Starting on January 15, 2020, in Chicago, Ducati will kick off its 29-city, coast-to-coast “Ready 4 Red” tour, a series of entertaining evening experiences that invite local communities to come together and discover the new 2020 Ducati lineup and learn about the World of Ducati.
The “Ready 4 Red” tour will present an inclusive and inviting atmosphere for seasoned motorcyclists, non-riders and new riders alike, showcasing Ducati’s new 2020 lineup, including the all-new Streetfighter V4 alongside the Panigale V2, Panigale V4, Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour, Diavel 1260 S, Hypermotard SP and the new Scrambler Icon Dark.
Ducati’s new e-bike, the MIG-RR e-mountain bike, will also make its North American public debut in preparation of its U.S. availability in 2020.
The Ducati MIG-RR e-mountain bike will be on display at all “Ready 4 Red” tour stops.
In addition to the two-wheeled entertainment, guests will have the opportunity to see the latest apparel collections and “Ducati SuMisura” at select locations — a bespoke fitting service which allows users to customize their own leather suit in terms of graphics options and manufacturing to suit the rider’s specific physique.
The Ducati SuMisura leather suit customization service will be available at select locations.
Local Desmo Owners Club members (DOC) will also be attending to share with visitors their range of regular activities, ride-outs, events and the benefits of joining the Ducati family.
“Ready 4 Red” events will be open to everyone through a free online RSVP process. For more information and to register, please visit: http://bit.ly/2sb9nF0
Ducati has announced its entire 2020 motorcycle lineup, which includes new models such as the Streetfighter V4 and V4 S and the Panigale V2, updates to its Panigale V4 and V4 S, a new version of the Multistrada 1260 S called the Grand Tour and the Scrambler Icon Dark.
After a four-year absence, the Streetfighter returns for
2020 and is now a naked version of the Panigale V4 with an upright handlebar. Its
1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 makes a claimed 208 horsepower at 12,750 rpm
and 90 lb-ft of torque at 11,500 rpm. Features include “biplane wing”
aerodynamics, a full IMU-based electronics package with riding modes, fully
adjustable suspension (Showa Big Piston Fork, Sachs shock), a Sachs steering
damper, Brembo Stylema monoblock front calipers, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II
tires, a TFT display and LED lighting. With its 4.23-gallon aluminum tank full,
the Streetfighter V4 is said to weigh 443 pounds.
The higher-spec Streetfighter V4 S gets Ducati Electronic
Suspension (DES) EVO, Öhlins suspension (NIX-30 fork, TTX 36 shock and steering
damper) with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 control system and forged aluminum Marchesini
wheels, and claimed curb weight is 439 pounds.
Both the Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4 S come in
Ducati Red with a dark gray frame and black wheels. Pricing and availability
are TBD.
2020 Ducati Panigale V2
2020 Ducati Panigale V2
The Panigale 959 has been renamed the Panigale V2, and it’s
powered by a Euro 5-compliant version of the 955cc Superquadro L-twin that
makes a claimed 155 horsepower at 10,750 rpm and 77 lb-ft of torque at 9,000
rpm. For 2020 the Panigale V2 gets all-new bodywork, a full IMU-based electronics
package with riding modes, fully adjustable suspension (Showa Big Piston Fork,
Sachs shock), a Sachs steering damper, Brembo M4.32 monoblock front calipers, Pirelli
Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires, a TFT display and LED lighting. With its 4.5-gallon
steel tank full, the Panigale V2 weighs a claimed 441 pounds. The only color
option is Ducati Red with black wheels; pricing and availability are TBD.
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S
2020 Ducati Panigale V4
Introduced for 2018 as the first mass-produced Ducati to incorporate a 4-cylinder engine, the Panigale V4 and V4 S have been updated for 2020 with “a series of refinements [that] make for an easier, more user-friendly, less fatiguing ride while simultaneously making the bike faster not just on individual laps but over entire timed sessions.” Adapted from the Panigale V4 R, the V4 and V4 S get a new aerodynamics package for improved stability, modified Front Frame stiffness for better feel at full lean and new settings for the electronics, suspension and throttle-by-wire mapping.
The Panigale V4 and V4 S are powered by a version of the 1,103cc
Desmosedici Stradale V4 with “new rider torque demand control logic” that makes
a claimed 214 horsepower at 13,000 rpm and 91.5 lb-ft of torque at 10,000 rpm.
The Panigale V4 features a full IMU-based electronics package with riding
modes, fully adjustable suspension (Showa Big Piston Fork, Sachs shock), a
Sachs steering damper, Brembo Stylema monoblock front calipers, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
SP tires, a TFT display and LED lighting. With its 4.23-gallon aluminum tank
full, claimed curb weight for the Panigale V4 is 436 pounds.
The higher-spec Panigale V4 S gets Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Öhlins suspension (NIX-30 fork, TTX 36 shock and steering damper) with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 control system, forged aluminum Marchesini wheels, a lithium-ion battery and sports grips. Claimed curb weight is 430 pounds.
Both the Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S come in Ducati Red
with a dark gray frame and black wheels. Pricing and availability are TBD.
2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour
2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour
Joining Ducati’s adventure bike family for 2020 is the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, a special version with enhanced style and touring capability. Powered by the 1,262cc Testastretta DVT L-twin that makes a claimed 158 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 95 lb-ft of torque at 7,500 rpm, the Grand Tour features riding modes that adjust power, throttle response, ABS and traction control settings, a full suite of IMU-based electronics (cornering ABS and traction control, cornering lights, wheelie control), semi-active Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evolution, an up/down quickshifter, hill hold control, cruise control, Brembo M50 monoblock front calipers, a TFT display and the Ducati Multimedia System. The rider’s seat height is adjustable, and the Grand Tour comes standard with a centerstand, hard saddlebags, heated grips, a keyless gas cap and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
The 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour comes in Sandstone Grey with Ducati Red trims, red frame and black wheels with Ducati red trims. Pricing and availability are TBD.
Returning for 2020 are the Multistrada 950, Multistrada 950 S, Multistrada 1260, Multistrada 1260 S, Multistrada 1260 S D|Air, Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak and Multistrada 1260 Enduro.
2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark
2020 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark
Joining the Icon, Full Throttle, Café Racer and Desert Sled
in Ducati’s 803cc air-cooled Scrambler lineup is the Icon Dark, a matte black
version with a black frame and black seat with gray piping. All Ducati
Scramblers are Euro 5 compliant without any loss in performance, and cornering
ABS is standard equipment.
Other returning Ducati models for 2020 include (pricing and availability are TBD):
The limited-edition Ducati Panigale V4 25th Anniversary 916 celebrates the silver anniversary of Ducati’s most iconic motorcycle. (Images courtesy Ducati)
On any list
of iconic motorcycles of the 20th century, Ducati’s 916 holds a place of
prominence. Delivering the 1-2 knockout punches of stunning good looks and
blistering performance, the 916, which debuted for 1994, is considered one of
the most beautiful motorcycles ever designed. The beauty was also a beast,
winning 120 races, eight constructors’ titles and six rider championships in
World Superbike during its 10-year production run, which includes the
larger-displacement 996 and 998 models. Closely associated with the 916 is
British racer Carl “Foggy” Fogarty, who won 43 World Superbike races and four
championships on the 916 and 996.
The bike that started it all–the 1994 Ducati 916 Stradale.
To celebrate the 916’s 25th anniversary, Ducati has unveiled a limited-edition Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916. Based on the Panigale V4 S, the 25th Anniversary edition has been upgraded with racing content from the Panigale V4 R such as the Ducati Corse Front Frame, the dry clutch and even more track-specific electronics, such as Ducati Quick Shift EVO 2 and “predictive” Ducati Traction Control EVO 2.
The special
Panigale’s livery is inspired by the Ducati 996 SBK (winner of the 1999 World
Superbike Championship) with forged magnesium Marchesini Racing wheels, a titanium
type-approved Akrapovič exhaust and a wish list of carbon fiber and billet
aluminum components. Limited to just 500 examples, each bike comes with an
authenticity certificate that matches the laser-engraved ID number (XXX/500) on
the top yoke with the engine and frame serial number.
Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty with the limited-edition Panigale V4 and his 1999 Superbike race machine that provided inspiration.
Dedicated
equipment for the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916:
“916 25° Anniversario” color scheme
Numbered (xxx/500) machined-from-solid aluminum top yoke
Front Frame with Ducati Corse specifications
Two-tone rider’s seat
Forged magnesium Marchesini Racing wheels
Dry clutch
Titanium Akrapovič type-approved silencer
Ducati Traction Control EVO 2 (DTC EVO 2)
Ducati Quick Shift EVO 2 (DQS EVO 2)
Racing screen
Carbon fiber front mudguard
Carbon fiber rear mudguard
Carbon fiber heel guards
Carbon fiber/titanium swingarm cover
Racing grips
Adjustable billet aluminum rider footpegs
Billet aluminum folding clutch and brake levers
Brake lever guard (supplied)
Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) kit with GPS module (supplied)
Open carbon fiber clutch cover (supplied)
Special “25° Anniversario 916” bike cover (supplied)
Billet aluminum racing-type filler cap (supplied)
Plate holder removal cover (supplied)
Billet aluminum rear view mirror plugs (supplied)
“Shell” and “Foggy” logo stickers (supplied)
Ducati Panigale V4 25th Anniversary 916
The Panigale
V4 25° Anniversario 916 is powered by the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale. A
MotoGP-derived 90-degree V4 with Desmodromic timing, it features a
counter-rotating crankshaft and a Twin Pulse firing order, and it produces 214
horsepower at 13,000 rpm and 91 lb-ft of torque at 10,000 rpm. The engine is
enhanced with the adoption of a dry clutch and type-approved titanium Akrapovič
silencers.
Foggy hasn’t lost his edge. He look right at home on the Panigale V4.
From a
chassis viewpoint, the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 has it all. The front
frame, which exploits the Desmosedici Stradale engine as a structural chassis
element, is the same as the one on the Panigale V4 R but differs slightly on
account of the lighter, machined sides. The frame is coupled to an Öhlins
NIX-30 fork, an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock and an Öhlins steering damper, all
managed by the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 control system. This gives the rider access
to next-level dynamic bike control, augmenting on-road safety and shortening
on-track lap times. Ultralight forged magnesium Marchesini Racing wheels carry top-drawer
brakes, with two 330mm Brembo discs with Brembo Stylema monoblock front calipers
and a single 245mm disc with a 2-piston caliper at the rear.
In addition to the special livery and limited-edition numbered plate, the racing screen includes a nod to Sir Foggy.
The Panigale
V4 25° Anniversario 916 has a latest-generation electronics package. Based on a
6-axis Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), it features controls designed to
manage every aspect of riding. The electronic package includes:
Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Ducati Traction Control EVO 2 (DTC EVO 2)
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO)
Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
Ducati Quick Shift up/down EVO 2 (DQS EVO 2)
Engine Brake Control EVO (EBC EVO)
Ducati Electronic Suspension EVO (DES EVO)
Furthermore,
the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 comes with the Ducati Data Analyser+
(DDA+) kit with GPS module. DDA+ is a telemetry system. Similar to those used
in competitions, it consists of a data acquisition device (via CAN line) and
analysis software that takes its inspiration from professional programs. The
device records ride parameters such as cornering lines, RPM, gear, throttle
aperture angle, front brake pressure, DTC intervention etc. and geo-locates
them on the track. Once disconnected from the bike and connected to the PC via
the USB port, the software lets the user upload the acquired data feeds and
analyse on-track performance.
It’s not quite a power cruiser, nor is it exactly a naked bike, and it certainly isn’t a full-on sport bike. What the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S is, however, is a whole lot of fun. Photos by Milagro.
It’s big, muscular, powerful and aggressive, a styling mish-mash of crouching naked bike, sleek superbike and long, low cruiser, nicknamed–and then officially dubbed–by its creators: Diavel (“devil” in the local Bolognese dialect, where the Ducati factory is located).
Loathe to classify it with the c-word (cruiser), Ducati calls it a “disruptor,” which sounds plausible enough despite a bit of uncertainty as to exactly what market segment the Diavel is disrupting. Based on buyer demographics, that segment could be called “early-middle-aged guys who like to go fast on curvy roads but don’t want to fold themselves onto a superbike anymore.” I’m not a middle-aged man but the rest sounds good to me, and disrupting others’ expectations is kinda my hobby so…hello, dark prince.
For 2019, the Diavel gets the Testastretta 1262 DVT L-twin from the XDiavel and Multistrada 1260/1260 Enduro.
The original Diavel, launched in 2011 and powered by the 1,198cc Testastretta L-twin borrowed from the Multistrada 1200, left us “with more questions than answers” but delivered a “mind-bending,” superbike-inspired riding experience (read the full review here). With chain final drive, mid-mount controls, a 28-degree rake, a 30.3-inch seat, a massive 240mm Pirelli Diablo Rosso II rear tire, headers that swooped and curled from the cylinders and a full suite of electronics, the Diavel was tough to define.
It took a decidedly power cruiser turn when the XDiavel variation was added to the lineup in 2016, raked out to 30 degrees and with a belt final drive, forward controls, a slightly lower seat and relocated front-mount radiator, the better to show off the new 1,262cc DVT L-twin that would make its way into the Multistrada 1260 and 1260 Enduro in 2018.
New parts on the 2019 Diavel include the frame, subframe, swingarm, wheels and exhaust. (New parts shown in red.)
For 2019, Ducati has redressed the original sin(ner), giving the Diavel a complete redesign that includes the larger engine and a more streamlined, yet still muscular look. Nearly everything on the Diavel 1260 is new, including the frame, subframe, swingarm, wheels, fuel tank, silencers, suspension, tail section, engine covers and bodywork. Even that massive rear tire is the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, which has a new profile said to aid turn-in. Rake has been tightened to 27 degrees and the wheelbase stretches 63 inches, midway between the previous Diavel and the XDiavel (which returns unchanged for 2019).
I could never quite wrap my heart around the look of the original, but what at first glance appear to be minor styling changes add up to a much more attractive bike, at least in my eyes. New stubby silencers don’t interfere with the rear wheel, whether you’re servicing it or simply admiring it. Front-mounted radiator shrouds and belly pan hug the front wheel like a superbike, and the tail has been streamlined with flush-mounted LED lights and a new, wider rider and passenger seat; the clever retracting grab rail returns, although passenger pegs are now in a more conventional, fixed position.
Flush-mount LED lights under the tail look much better than the original, but we still aren’t a bug fan of all that black plastic. Note the retractable passenger grab handle at the back.
Up front is a headlight with LED daytime running light (S model only) and full-color 3.5-inch TFT display as seen on the XDiavel, plus very cool (and bright!) integrated LED turn indicators with the “light blade” technology used on Audi automobiles (the Volkswagen group, you may recall, owns Ducati).
Suspension on the $19,995 standard model includes a fully adjustable 50mm USD fork and preload/rebound adjustable rear shock, while brakes are radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston M4.32 calipers squeezing two 320mm discs, and a 2-piston Brembo floating caliper with 265mm disc at the rear; Bosch Cornering ABS Evo is standard. On the $22,995 S model we tested, suspension is upgraded to a 48mm Öhlins fork and Öhlins monoshock, both fully adjustable, and the front calipers are top-of-the-line Brembo M50s that stop the bike pronto.
Powerful Brembo M50 monobloc calipers grip twin 320mm front discs. Bosch Cornering ABS Evo is standard on both the regular and S models.
Both models include a full suite of electronics: three rider-customizable riding modes (Sport, Touring and Urban), the Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch Cornering ABS Evo and Ducati Traction Control Evo), Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Power Launch Evo, cruise control, backlit switchgear and self-cancelling indicators. The S adds Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down Evo and compatibility with the Ducati Multimedia System and Ducati Link App (all of which is available optionally on the base model).
Let’s face it though, on a bike named “devil,” the engine is king, and you can do a whole lotta sinnin’ with this one. The Testrastretta DVT 1262 L-twin doles out 145 smooth rear-wheel horsepower and 85.3 lb-ft of torque per the Jett Tuning dyno when we tested the XDiavel back in May 2016. Full power is available in both Sport and Touring modes, although I found throttle response to be a bit too abrupt in Sport, and used Touring mode everywhere except on bumpy, tight city streets where Urban worked best. It cuts max power to 98 and torque to 64 per our test, but all three modes can be customized with power, ABS, traction control and wheelie control settings.
Lean forward, pin the throttle and feel yourself being pushed into the seat scoop. The Diavel 1260 S is a bike that wants to be ridden hard and fast.
I didn’t mess with the standard Touring mode settings, simply enjoying the sinful rush of acceleration and howling roar as we tore through the rocky, hilly countryside at the press launch in Southern Spain. The 538-pound (claimed) Diavel was relatively easy to handle on the endless curves, although in parking lots the long wheelbase, limited turning radius and wide handlebar necessitated some effort and concentration. The long, bulging 4.5-gallon fuel tank gives the impression of a superhero’s flying reach to the grips, but in reality the ergos put the rider into just a slight forward lean that’s quite comfortable, with feet solidly on the mid-mount pegs and butt planted in the scooped-out, 30.7-inch seat.
LED daytime running light (DRL) is standard on the S model.
On most bikes with a fat rear tire and even a whiff of cruiser-ness, handling is secondary to looks, but this is a Ducati. Flickable it isn’t, but in the hands of an experienced rider the Diavel will give most sportbikes a run for their money, and the upshot of the solid chassis, low center of gravity, long wheelbase and thick rubber is stability that encourages the rider to drink deeply of the Testastretta’s intoxicating power. This is a bike that likes to be ridden hard and fast; let the revs drop below 3,000 rpm and the engine lugs in protest. Keep that throttle open and the revs spinning, and you’ll be rewarded with worldly pleasures. As Ducati says, it’s so good to be bad.
At 8 years old, the Diavel is still genre defying and, honestly, very much a niche motorcycle. But this latest iteration is, in my opinion, the best one yet, so if you’re the type who likes to march to your own beat and forge your own identity, this disruptor might be exactly what you’re looking for.
2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S in Sandstone Gray.
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2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S
Base Price: $22,995 Website:ducati.com Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, desmodromic DOHC, transverse 90-degree L-twin, 4 valves per cyl. Bore x Stroke: 106.0 x 71.5mm Displacement: 1,262cc Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulically actuated wet slipper clutch Final Drive: O-ring chain Wheelbase: 63.0 in. Rake/Trail: 27.0 degrees/4.7 in. Seat Height: 30.7 in. Claimed Wet Weight: 538 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gals. Average mpg: NA
Two-level display has indicator lights across the top, with a 3.5-inch TFT screen below. Controls are are on the left switchgear and are backlit.Fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock has remote reservoir and preload adjustment knob.
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, and fortunately for those of us looking for a fun, affordable motorcycle there are more choices than ever. Nearly every manufacturer now offers at least one model that will fit just about any rider’s size and/or budget.
Scroll down for Rider’s 2019 list of Best Bikes for Smaller Riders and Budgets. When possible we’ve included a link to our review, making it easy for you to get a real ride evaluation. We’ve also included the 2019 model year’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), seat height and claimed wet weight (when a wet weight was not available from the manufacturer, the claimed dry weight is listed). For more details, you can read our review, which includes comprehensive specs, or click on the bike’s name to be taken directly to the manufacturer’s page.
BMW F 750 GS
2019 BMW F 750 GS (Photo by Kevin Wing)
BMW F 750 GS
$10,395
32.1-inch seat w/ optional 31.1-inch seat or 30.3-inch seat
493 lbs.
2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S in Thrilling Black and Dark Stealth
Ducati made a bold move when it launched the Diavel for 2011. It was a power cruiser from a company known for sportbikes, it had a 240mm-wide rear tire and it had a hunched-shoulders stance that was, shall we say, unique.
But the Diavel was a Ducati, so it was in no way dumbed down. Powered by the liquid-cooled, 1198cc Testastretta L-twin, it made a claimed 162 horsepower in a 456-pounds-dry package and would go 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Riding modes, traction control, ABS, Brembo Monobloc front calipers and sportbike-spec suspension were not the usual power cruiser fare.
Leaning further toward cruiser orthodoxy, for 2016 Ducati introduced the XDiavel, with more conventional yet still muscular styling, a feet-forward riding position, belt final drive and a new 1,262cc Testastretta L-twin with more low-end torque.
For 2019, the Ducati Diavel 1260 offers the best of both worlds with styling and the Testastretta DVT 1262 from the XDiavel and the midmount footpegs and chain final drive from the Diavel. Ducati says the Diavel 1260 cranks out 159 horsepower and 95 lb-ft of torque, and it has a new tubular-steel trellis frame.
Standard electronics include a Bosch six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Bosch Cornering ABS Evo, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) Evo, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) Evo, Ducati Power Launch (DPL) Evo and cruise control, and the S model is equipped with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up & down Evo.
2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S in Sandstone Grey
Suspension is fully adjustable in front and adjustable for preload and rebound out back, and the front calipers are Brembo M4.32 Monoblocs squeezing 320mm discs. Lighting is LED and instrumentation is TFT.
The 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 will be available in Sandstone Grey with a black frame and black wheels. Pricing and availability are TBD.
The 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 S, which adds fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo M50 Monobloc front calipers, machine-finished wheels, an LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Quick Shift up & down Evo, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) and a dedicated seat with a special insert, will be available in Thrilling Black and Dark Stealth with red frame and black wheels or Sandstone Grey with a black frame and black wheels. Pricing and availability are TBD.
The 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R provides the technical platform for the official Ducati Superbikes that will compete in the 2019 WSBK season. It combines the essence of the Panigale V4 S with changes requested by Ducati Corse to make it race-competitive. The 1,103cc 90-degree V4 engine has been replaced with the 998cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 R, bringing it within the displacement limits established by WSBK championship rules. The bike features a modified front frame, a new fairing incorporating wings elements of MotoGP origin, race-caliber Öhlins suspension with mechanical adjustment and an aluminum swingarm with an adjustable four-position pin. Electronic controls borrowed from the Panigale V4 S have revised threshold levels to make them more compatible with pro rider requirements.
Every component on the Ducati Panigale V4 R is top-shelf: Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels, Pirelli tires and much more.
Unlike the 1,103cc V4, designed to provide fluid power delivery and excellent low-rev pulling power for optimal road use, the 998cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 R version offers more extreme performance with the track in mind. The V4 R features lighter internal components and greater air intake efficiency for faster engine rev-up and a higher redline. Claimed output is 221 horsepower at 15,250 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque in a 379-pound machine (claimed dry weight).
The Ducati Panigale V4 R has MotoGP-inspired carbon fiber winglets to enhance stability.
In addition to racing-inspired livery, the Panigale V4 R features an eye-catching aerodynamics package requested by Ducati Corse, including a windscreen screen, nose fairing and side fairings to reduce drag as well as specially shaped air vents to keep things cool during intense racing use. GP16-derived carbon fiber wings augment stability at all times, reducing electronic control intervention and boosting rider confidence.
The shapely Ducati Panigale V4 R features a brushed aluminum fuel tank and a dead-sexy tail section.
Features of the 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R:
Color: Ducati Red “R” livery with aluminum tank
90-degree Desmosedici Stradale V4, R version, 998cc, 221 hp at 15,250 rpm
Forged steel crankshaft with reduced stroke
Molded aluminum pistons with single compression ring plus oil ring
Titanium con rods
Titanium intake valves
Oval throttle bodies (Ø 56 mm equivalent) and aerodynamic throttle openings
Dedicated variable-height air intake horns
Exhaust manifolds of optimized length
Cylinder heads with larger intake ducts
High-permeability Sprintfilter P08 air filter
Lightened, optimized-stiffness aluminum alloy front frame
Pressurized Öhlins NPX 25-30 forks with manual adjustment
Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber with manual adjustment
Öhlins steering damper with manual adjustment
Single-sided aluminum swingarm with adjustable pivot height (4 positions)
Total Black Marchesini forged aluminum wheels
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres (rear 200/60)
Braking system with Brembo Stylema Monobloc calipers
Aero Pack with carbon fiber wings
16-litre aluminum fuel tank with racing lay-out
Carbon fibre front mudguard
Carbon fiber rear manifold heat guard
Dedicated seat
15/42 final transmission with 520 chain
Full-TFT 5-inch screen
Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Street)
Electronics package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU) including: ABS Cornering Bosch Evo; Ducati Traction Control (DTC) Evo; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) Evo; Ducati Power Launch (DPL); Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Evo; Engine Brake Control (EBC) Evo
