Ducati achieved with the Panigale V4 an explosive motorcycle in all aspects, designed to explore the maximum level of performance it can offer. The 2022 version is prepared to be even faster on the track and at the same time more intuitive and less demanding on the rider. Simply put, it promises much more rewarding experiences with less effort and risk.

An aspect that Ducati thoroughly revised was the aerodynamics, which takes a step forward with a new fairing in which we see incorporated a set of double-profile wings, and smaller and trimmed profile than before, despite which the downforce to the ground has been increased to 81 pounds of force at 186 mph.

Ducati also enhanced the engine heat dispersion with new gill-like outlets. This improves the entire cooling system and, with it, the linear development of power even at very high ambient temperatures or demanding environments, such as long days on the track.

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The Panigale V4 Gets Better Ergonomics And More Power

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Ducati reviewed the position of the handles on a motorcycle as demanding as the Panigale V4 to increase grip. Moreover, the new gas tank helps the rider feel better connected and integrated into the whole, both in straight sections and in cornering and acceleration approaches.

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The changes in the engine affect the increase in power, thanks to a new lubrication circuit and a pump in charge that promises to reduce power losses. Also, a new muffler with a larger diameter at its outlet reduces exhaust back pressures.

Together with the new map programmed by Ducati, all this achieves no less than 215 horsepower at 13,000 rpm, 1.5 horsepower more than the previous version. In addition, torque is 91.46 pound-feet of torque at just 9,500 rpm, delivering 80% of the total at 6,000 rpm.

New Performance Improvements

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The transmission now offers longer shifts between first and third, although we should note that the first gear was lengthened by 11.6% and the second by 5.6%. The smaller jump between first and second allows, together with the reprogramming of the DQS, a smoother and more progressive operation without eliminating the efficiency of the traction in full throttle opening at the exit of the tightest angles. As regards the sixth ratio, this has been lengthened by 1.8%, allowing it to achieve a top speed of 3.1 mph higher than the previous version.

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For their part, the Power Modes of the Panigale V4 have also been fine-tuned. The Full and Low settings are entirely new, with the first setting fully unleashing the Ducati's fury with hardly any controls except in first gear. In contrast, the second sets the engine potential barrier at 150 horsepower, ideal for roll on the open road by delivering a sweet but forceful throttle response.

The High and Medium modes take on a new dimension thanks to the modifications implemented in the Ride by Wire management maps, allowing you to take advantage of the full potential of the V4.

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The Öhlins Suspension And Akrapovic Exhaust

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You can enjoy even more the performance of the Desmosedici Stradale by mounting a complete Akrapovic racing exhaust line assembly, in titanium, with a sound limit set at 105 dB (2 dB less with dB killer). Its design rises towards the tail, increasing power by 12.5 horsepower, bringing the maximum figure to about 228 horsepower. Over time, torque will be left at 96.62 pound-feet of torque, while overall weight will be reduced by 11 pounds.

But if you are still looking for more performance, an even lighter "full racing" version will be available, but, yes, something more "scandalous" and made, like the previous one, by Akrapovic.

In the cycle section, we find more elements of proven quality. Öhlins offers a new electronically controlled NPX 25/30 pressurized fork, which minimizes the cavitation effect of the oil in the fork passages with a better feel and use of the braking in maximum compression.

The travel is reduced by 5 mm compared to the previous version, now being 125 mm, in turn changing the hardness of the springs, from 10 in the previous ones to 9.5 N / mm today, which will affect in general progressivity, but also moments as radical as those described in full braking.

Improvements On The Rear

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We found a deep work in the tuning of the Ôhlins TTX36 shock absorber and the steering unit commanded by group actions, such as specific reactions in acceleration, braking, or cornering, by modifying the hardware and its components.

We continue with the rear, where the axis of the slim aluminum single-sided swingarm is positioned 4 mm higher than in the previous "Pani" to reduce the sag of the rear end in the wildest accelerations.

The electronic package includes a 6-axis inertial platform that receives information about everything that happens on board to distribute it in 4 driving modes: Race A, Race B, Sport, and Street. All this is displayed in new instrumentation, also offering an added option called Track Evo.

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The rev counter and gear have more prominence with this screen selected, illuminating the electronic controls available based on their intervention on one side of the screen (DTC, EBC, DWC, and DSC). On the opposite side, the left, we have the stopwatch, laps made, and taxi speed. A green LED warns about the need to change gear.

The Panigale V4 Gets Revamped Graphics

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The Panigale V4 has new graphics from the Ducati Centro Stile. Thus, we see a black for the fairings logos consistently identifying "Ducati red." We also get a double upholstered seat in two colors in the S version and a red label on the black wheels in this version.

It will not be until next January 2022 when the Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S will be available.