Ducati has launched its new Panigale V4 R in India, which is the brand’s flagship track-focused superbike and a road-legal version of Ducati’s World Superbike Championship (WSBK) participating bike. According to Ducati, the new Panigale V4 R includes a number of unique features inspired by the world of racing, many of which have not been seen before on a road-legal motorcycle. Priced at Rs 84.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Panigale V4 R is the most powerful and most expensive Ducati bike sold in India.
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At the heart of the new Panigale V4 R is a 998 cc Desmosedici Stradale R engine, which can reach a top speed of 16,500 rpm in sixth gear. It delivers a maximum power of 215 bhp (218 hp) at 15,500 rpm, thanks to new, lighter pistons and a crankshaft with increased inertia derived from Ducati’s MotoGP development. Maximum torque of 114.5 Nm is available at 12,000 rpm. With a curb weight of 186.5 kg without mileage, the Panigale V4 R is an extremely powerful machine, with more power and torque than the previous 2023 Panigale V4 R.
Ducati says that the new Panigale V4 R with racing exhaust can produce 232 bhp of power, which can be increased to 236 bhp with the use of Ducati Corse Performance Oil. With the racing exhaust, the Panigale V4 R can reach a top speed of 330 kmph, which only MotoGP bikes can achieve.
The Panigale V4 R is equipped with the Ducati Racing gearbox, with neutral located below first gear, eliminating the possibility of accidentally engaging neutral during sharp braking and corner entries. The electronics package has been upgraded with a new variant of the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) algorithm and a new Race Brake Control, which allows better use of the rear brake during corner entry, allowing the rider to brake late and hard. A special “Grip Meter” on the 6.9-inch TFT display graphically displays an estimate of available grip, making it easier to maintain and maintain a safe lean angle.
The Panigale V4 R also gets new corner sidepods, an innovation inspired by MotoGP. These create “ground effect” at higher lean angles, increasing tire grip for faster cornering speeds. New larger winglets increase downforce by 25% compared to the previous model, improving precision and stability at high speeds. The new Panigale V4 R is produced in a numbered series, and the model name and serial number are proudly displayed on the steering plate, highlighting its exclusivity. The first Panigale V4 R has been delivered to a Ducati customer in Chennai.
