Ducati Panigale V4S Speciale Course
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Ducati Panigale V4S Speciale Course
The Panigale V4 has been developed in close collaboration
with Ducati Corse, drawing directly on know-how and technology
from the racing world to provide a road bike that is the closest
thing possible to its MotoGP counterpart.
The Panigale V4. A bike that begins an exciting new chapter in the Ducati story, a new symphony of all-Italian performance and emotion. The Panigale V4 is the first production Ducati motorcycle to mount a four-cylinder engine, derived directly from the MotoGP Desmosedici. Its a concentrate of Ducati technology, style and performance. With an engine displacement of 1,103 cm3, 214 hp and a power/weight ratio of 1.1 hp/kg, this bike sets a new standard in the supersport production bike segment and for 2019 is also available in the new livery Corse, inspired by the colors of the bikes that race in MotoGP. The Panigale V4 replaces the iconic 1299 at the top of the Ducati superbike range, doing so by enhancing performance and ridability so that riders of all skill levels can enjoy boundless fun and excitement. The outstanding performance of the Panigale V4 is underlined by a completely new design which, while it follows on from that of the supersport bikes that preceded it, now even more effectively transmits the power and essentialness of Ducati racing bikes. The Panigale V4 name combines the alluring Panigale tag with the V4 designation that marks the break with the past, indicating the start of a whole new era for the Bologna-based bike manufacturer.
The
new Ducati superbike family consists of the Panigale V4 the essence of the new
sports bike and the Panigale V4 S. The latter mounts Öhlins suspension
featuring the Smart EC 2.0 system with a new adjustment interface and top-drawer
components such as forged aluminum wheels and the lithium ion battery.
Completing the range is the exclusive Panigale V4 Speciale, a numbered,
limited-edition bike with a dedicated livery, titanium exhaust and machined from
solid components.
The philosophy followed by the Panigale V4 development team mirrors the
approach taken by Ducati when developing a racing bike: total integration of
engine, chassis and rider. To achieve that goal MotoGP-derived technology has
been employed. Development has involved Ducati Corse technicians and riders,
making the Panigale V4 a production sports bike that comes close to being a
MotoGP prototype, built for both excellent on-track performance and outstanding
on-road ridability.
The Desmosedici Stradale engine is a 90° V4 with Desmodromic timing, just
like the Desmosedici GP from which it also takes an 81 mm bore (the maximum
allowed by MotoGP rules). This has been combined with a longer stroke than that
used in racing (giving a total displacement of 1,103 cm³) to boost low-to-mid
rev torque and reduce maximum revs so that the power is easier to handle. The
new Ducati engine puts out a maximum of 214 hp at 13,000 rpm, making the
Panigale V4 the most powerful bike in the segment, yet easy to handle thanks to
a torque of 12.6 Kgm at 10,000 rpm. Despite such outstanding performance, the
Desmosedici Stradale has long maintenance intervals, with valve clearance
inspection only necessary every 24,000 km.
The Panigale V4 engine is the only one in the sports segment with a 90° V
configuration. Its also the only engine to use technology such as the
counter-rotating crankshaft and twin pulse ignition. These solutions have a
positive impact on bike dynamics, making it more agile during changes of
direction, fast and stable on the straight and ensuring easier out-of-the-corner
torque handling. The already high power of the standard Desmosedici Stradale
configuration can be boosted to 226 hp by mounting the all-titanium racing
exhaust, made by Akrapovič as per Ducati Corse specifications.
To contain the inevitable weight gain with respect to the 1299 Panigale
(because of the 4 cylinders) Ducati has developed an all-new frame where the
Desmosedici Stradale itself has a load-bearing function. Called Front Frame,
its more compact and lighter than a perimeter frame and uses the engine as a
stressed chassis element. This solution ensures the right torsional rigidity for
on-the-edge riding and gives riders outstanding feel. The Front Frame has
allowed the designer to create a bike that is slender in the tank-seat merge
zone: this, together with seat/handlebar/footpeg triangulation, ensures perfect
bike-rider integration. Together with meticulous design and the use of light
materials, the new frame keeps the kerb weight of the S and Special versions
down to 195 kg. This weight, combined with the 214 hp, means a power/weight
ratio of 1.1 hp/kg, putting the Panigale V4 S at the top of the sport bike
segment.
The
Panigale V4 doesnt just set new performance standards. Thanks to the potential
of the six-axis Bosch inertial platform, a latest-generation electronics package
with some previously unseen features defines new active safety and dynamic
vehicle control standards in all riding situations. The Panigale V4 introduces
controls such as controlled drift during braking, ABS Cornering on the front
wheel only thanks to a set-up specially designed for track riding and Quickshift
Up & Down with a strategy that takes lean angles into account. All these
controls developed on the track together with official Ducati riders and test
riders are incorporated in the three new Riding Modes (Race, Sport and Street)
and can be adjusted via the advanced TFT panel that makes the Panigale V4 the
highest-tech bike in the category.
Panigale V4 Speciale Corse
∙ Speciale color scheme with grey frame and black wheels
Same standard features as the Panigale V4 S with the exception of:
∙ Carbon fibre front/rear mudguards ∙ Machined-from-solid top yoke with identification number ∙ Alcantara® seat ∙ Dedicated handle grips ∙ Adjustable foot pegs ∙ Carbon fiber heel guard ∙ Carbon fiber cover swinging arm ∙ Racing articulated levers ∙ Brake level protection Supplied kit: ∙ Full racing titanium Ducati Performance by Akrapovič exhaust system ∙ Racing screen ∙ Plate holder removal kit ∙ Machined-from solid mirror replacement plugs ∙ Ducati Data Analyser+ GPS (DDA + GPS) ∙ Bike cover ∙ Racing fuel tank cap