The new Panigale V4, style and technology are perfectly fused and aimed at the objective of improving performance. A bike that arouses wonder at first glance, a magical and irrational sensation that increases when you get on the saddle thanks to the technical solutions designed by the Ducati engineers.
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2025 Ducati Panigale V4: WONDER AT FIRST GLANCE.
Introducing the new 2025 Ducati Panigale V4…
With the new Panigale V4, Ducati pushes the limits of road super sports bikes even further. Born by profoundly evolving the bike that won the Superbike World Championship for two consecutive years, the new Panigale V4 has undergone a complete rethink in terms of design, technical base
and ergonomics. A development that takes full advantage of the benefits deriving from the evolution of tires, aerodynamics and electronics, thanks also to the experience of Ducati Corse.
The incessant search for performance, typical of the world of racing competition, has also profoundly influenced the evolution of motorcycle design. In fact, on the new Panigale V4, style and technology are perfectly fused and aimed at the objective of improving performance. A bike that arouses wonder at first glance, a magical and irrational sensation that increases when you get on the saddle thanks to the technical solutions designed by the Ducati engineers.
Wonder. Engineered.
Wonder, the immediate and most intense sensation one has when looking at and riding this magnificent creation. A magical and irrational wonder, engineered thanks to incredible Ducati brilliance and dedication. In the epic saga of Ducati superbikes, the new Panigale V4 represents the seventh generation, a synthesis of design and technology.
Impossible made possible.
Form meets function.
The new Panigale V4 is the motorcycle that comes closest to the MotoGP, inheriting some of the technical solutions developed by the multi-world title winning team so as to offer the rider the same riding sensations as professional riders.
Magical combination of sophisticated technology and sensual beauty.
A magical combination that blends new design, aerodynamics, ergonomics, chassis and electronics solutions in the pursuit of perfection. Delve into the chapters of this wonderful story.
Fast as the wind.
The aerodynamics package and appendages evolves towards a total aerodynamic redesign to achieve maximum integration of the aesthetic and aerodynamic function. Work that has seen designers and Ducati Corse technicians come together to develop solutions that ensure less roll resistance, while maintaining high vertical load.
Designed around the rider.
The main changes regard the contact points between motorcycle and rider and the position in the saddle. Tank, footpegs and seat fit area have been completely revised with the aim of heightening control in the most important phases of track riding and allowing the rider to fully exploit the performance of the Panigale V4 both over a single lap and during an extended session.
Mission racetrack.
Based on Ducati Corse experience, the chassis layout aims to improve track performance, or rather faster lap times that are achieved with less effort and can be more consistently replicated by both amateurs and professionals. Thanks to solutions such as the Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm and Front Frame with reduced lateral stiffness, the new Panigale V4 is quicker through the most delicate phases of track riding.
Technological re-evolution.
The electronic solutions integrated into the new Panigale V4 offer the rider an even more safe and sophisticated superbike that can amplify the riding ability of every rider.
The heart of performance.
The new Panigale V4 is powered by the latest generation Desmosedici Stradale. The MotoGP-derived engine evolves to achieve 209 hp of maximum power and dropping 2.2 lbs in weight.
Expand the limits of customization.
Ducati allows each rider to customise their Panigale V4. Riders can pick from a range of Ducati Performance accessories to enhance performance, aesthetics, and versatility. And by joining the exclusive Ducati Unica customization programme, a rider can live the dream of creating their very own V4.
The new Panigale V4 is the seventh generation in an incredible saga that has seen Ducati superbike and sports bikes set the benchmark among contemporary high-performance motorcycles.
Sensual beauty.
Beauty meets performance. In styling the Panigale V4, designers imagined transporting the design icon that is the Ducati 916 into the present, redesigning it and merging its DNA with that of the modern-day Desmosedici GP to create a model that would pay homage to Ducati history but also offer the highest possible performance.
Traces of the Ducati 916 are visible in the general proportions of the new Panigale V4, with a higher front end and slightly lower tail that balance the body for a more horizontal dynamic, typical of Ducati sports bikes of the past. The side fairing is clean and elegant.
The hot air extractor grabs attention on the upper section, while the lower area may look like a single fairing, Ducati 916 style, but in fact conceals the oil cooler’s horizontal hot air outlet.
“It’s incredible how an extremely rational bike can spark such irrational emotions” – Andrea Amato – Ducati Chief Designer
The new Panigale V4 develops the concept of aerodynamic integration, seamlessly merging the various surfaces serving style and aerodynamics. Designers worked side by side with Ducati Corse colleagues responsible for the aerodynamics of the Desmosedici GP to create the surfaces of the side and front fairings complete with integrated aerodynamic appendages. The side view stands out for the shape of the very high front wheel arch, in line with the current MotoGP philosophy.
Faster than emotions.
The seventh generation of Ducati Superbike is created to improve all-round performance and introduces technical solutions deriving from lived experience and success in the racing world.
The Panigale V4 is the most high-performance sports bike in the segment today, the SBK version of which has won two consecutive Superbike World Championship titles.
Less effort and more precision for the rider, to achieve quicker lap times and heighten consistency and speed during timed sessions. Easier to ride, it allows for more rapid corner entry: a sport tool to elevate the performance of every rider.
“There are so many new features, my feelings were nothing but positive” – Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia
Less than a thousandth of a second to win.
It is meticulous attention to every detail that makes the difference. An attitude that allows the new Panigale V4 to be even faster on track, as demonstrated during a comparison test at the Cremona circuit. Three riders, one fast amateur, one professional and official Ducati test rider Alessandro Valia were all faster with the new generation Panigale V4, going one second quicker on average.
The meticulous attention to performance is also measured on the road bikes with a methodology developed by Ducati Corse to carry out lap by lap performance comparisons. Internally, this is known as “Time Difference Analysis”.
Every turn is carefully examined and the increase in effective performance can be more or less significant depending on the moves made in that specific area of the track. As you can see from the infographic above, the new Panigale V4 improves in all sectors, but the greatest performance increment comes in the areas that are highlighted.
A true engineered marvel.
“Ducati’s mission is to enrich people’s lives through technologically sophisticated motorcycles characterized by sensual beauty,” declared Claudio Domenicali when presenting the bike during the Ducati World Première. “Few bikes like the new Panigale V4, the seventh generation of Ducati
Superbikes, achieve this mission. A motorcycle that continues a history of successes and unforgettable models, and which represents the maximum expression of our values of Style, Sophistication and Performance.”
The new Panigale V4 is a motorcycle that allows those who ride it to experience the sensations of a professional rider thanks to unprecedented electronic solutions and technologies, largely derived from MotoGP. Solutions such as its V4 engine with desmodromic distribution and counter-rotating shaft, or chassis and electronics that are even closer to those of the official Desmosedici GPs. A motorbike capable of amplifying the riding skills of its rider, whether professional or amateur, offering him the confidence that allows him to push his limits forward in circuit riding.
A Panigale V4 that follows the evolutionary path traced by Ducati in MotoGP racing competition, where the Desmosedici has become the most desired bike in the category, with which, in 2023, seven out of eight riders were able to win at least one race.
The new Panigale V4 S weighs just 187 kg, two less than the previous model, and gains 0.5 hp despite the more restrictive Euro5+ homologation*. The technological innovations with which it is equipped, combined with these improvements, allowed a panel of riders of different abilities – from the fast amateur to the professional rider – to lower their best time by one full second during a comparative test carried out on the circuit of Cremona.
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
209 hp POWER
89.5 lb-ft TORQUE
412 lb WET WEIGHT (NO FUEL)
Colour
- Ducati Red with Urban Grey frame and black rims
Main standard equipment
- Curb weight without fuel: 191 kg
- 43 mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), fully adjustable
- Sachs mono-shock absorber, fully adjustable
- Sachs steering damper
- Five-spoke light alloy wheels
- Lead acid battery
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Integrated aerodynamic design
With the arrival of the seventh generation of Ducati sports bikes, from 851 to today, the development of the Ducati superbike marks an important turning point. From the previous approach, based on an aerodynamic package applied to a motorcycle with an already complete design, Ducati has moved on to a method of aerodynamic design work and integrated design, through a global vision in which the aerodynamic profiles fit seamlessly into the lines of the motorcycle.
The new fairing reduces aerodynamic resistance by 4% and protects the rider more effectively in a straight line, keeping him in a sort of “bubble” of calm air. The high-efficiency double-profile wings are perfectly integrated with the shapes of the front, maintaining the contribution in terms of
downforce unchanged compared to the previous model. Moving back the leading edge of the fairing with respect to the front wheel makes the bike nimbler when changing direction at speed, while the improvement in the shape of the mudguard and the conveyor upstream of the radiators increases the effectiveness of the cooling system, particularly the oil cooler.
To design the new Panigale V4, the Centro Stile Ducati was inspired by the legendary Ducati 916. The designers’ objective was to take inspiration from the iconic motorcycle of the Borgo Panigale company and integrate the ergonomic and aerodynamic solutions of the Desmosedici GP, necessary to satisfy the current riding style on track. The side view of the new Panigale V4 finds that balance between front and rear typical of the 916, with a more horizontal general layout and more like that of the MotoGP bikes of recent years. The unmistakable line of the 916 was also the inspiration for designing the front light cluster, in which the assertive look is underlined by the double V-shaped DRL typical of Borgo Panigale sports bikes. Finally, the air intake is now single and central, hidden under the fairing, while the tail, wider and longer, increases roominess for the rider.
Ergonomics
The riding position of the new Panigale V4 was developed with the dual objective of guaranteeing maximum integration of the rider into the aerodynamics of the motorcycle and improving control of the vehicle in the most important phases of riding on the track. The seat-tank assembly, thanks to greater roominess, offers more freedom of longitudinal movement and facilitates positioning in the fairing, also thanks to a deep recess in the upper part which avoids interference with the chin guard of the helmet.
At the same time, the rear area of the tank, combined with the side covers and the shape of the seat, better support the rider during braking, entering and cornering phases without limiting body movements in the other phases. The rider finds it easier to anchor himself with his knees to counteract the deceleration and to lean out of the saddle once the motorbike is cornering, thus reducing strain on the arms and therefore general fatigue. The footrests have been moved 10 mm inwards compared to the current Panigale V4, increasing ground clearance and, by allowing the rider to have his feet and legs positioned more internally, improving aerodynamic penetration.
Racing-derived engine
The Panigale V4, more powerful* and lighter than the previous model, was created to give enthusiasts unparalleled sensations. Its engine, the Desmosedici Stradale, is strictly derived from that of the Ducati MotoGP bike, with which it shares numerous technical solutions, starting with the architecture. It is a 90° V4 with desmodromic distribution, counter-rotating shaft and Twin Pulse timing, which gives the Panigale V4 a sound totally like that of the Desmosedici GP.
On the Desmosedici Stradale of the new Panigale V4 the distribution diagram has been revised, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value. The alternator and oil pump are the same as the ones mounted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gearbox drum is the one used on the Superleggera V4. The variable length intake horns have a greater excursion, with a value of 25 mm in the short configuration (-10 mm) and 80 in the long one (+5 mm).
The Desmosedici Stradale engine, Euro5+ homologated, delivers 216 hp at 13,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.3 Kgm at 11,250 rpm*. Values that increase in track configuration: by adopting the Ducati Performance racing exhaust by Akrapovič the maximum power rises to 228 hp.
Chassis derived from MotoGP
The Panigale V4 has always been the road supersport bike closest to a MotoGP. In 2022, Francesco Bagnaia recorded a best time of 1m35.8s during the Lenovo Race of Champions, a competition approved by the FMI, on the Misano asphalt. A time less than 4 seconds away from the outright
MotoGP race record: 1m31.8s, set by Francesco Bagnaia himself on his Ducati Desmosedici GP.
To make the Panigale V4 even more competitive, Ducati Corse requested new stiffness targets for the frame and swingarm to be able to exploit the full potential of the new slick tires used in Superbike.
Ducati Corse engineers defined the optimal lateral stiffness to maintain grip at lean angles now over 60°, while at the same time maintaining high longitudinal stiffness values to exploit the engine torque during acceleration and braking power when braking.
For this purpose, the Front Frame was modified and a new double-sided swingarm – Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm – was developed; lightweight and with an innovative design, thanks to a specific geometry, this allowed the position of the silencer under the engine to be maintained, a
unique solution in the global panorama of road super sports bikes. This solution confirms the Ducati approach, based on style, sophistication and performance, capable of overcoming the compromise between style and performance.
The new swingarm reduces lateral stiffness (-37% compared to the previous single-sided swingarm) and weight thanks to the two large lightening slots, improving traction when exiting corners and the rider’s feeling during acceleration. The swingarm-forged rear rim assembly weighs 2.7 kg less than the previous one and is more effective in putting power to the ground. On the Panigale V4 S, the forged aluminum alloy wheels with five tangential spokes, inspired by those of the Desmosedici GP, weigh only 2.95 and 4.15 kg for the front and rear respectively.
The Front Frame is lighter (3.47 kg compared to the previous 4.2) and has been remodulated in terms of stiffness compared to the previous model (-40% laterally). As a result, it offers even more confidence when leaning and is more effective when it comes to taking the apex and closing the turn.
The third generation electronically controlled Öhlins NPX/TTX suspensions of the Panigale V4 S broaden their range of adjustments, offering more comfortable settings for road use and are more effective when riding between the curbs of a circuit. At the same time, the greater speed of the hydraulic valves offers a more precise and accurate response in every riding situation.
The new Ducati Panigale V4 is the first motorcycle in the world equipped with Brembo Hypure front brake callipers. Lighter (-60 grams per pair) and more high performing, the Brembo Hypure callipers disperse the heat generated by braking more effectively, offering more consistent performance, and therefore greater effectiveness for the rider in seeking his own limits. Another important world premiere is the Race eCBS system, developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati. In the levels dedicated to circuit use, the latter can activate the rear brake according to strategies that reproduce the techniques of professional riders and therefore experiment with the possibility of delaying the braking point on the track compared to the absence of the system. In particular, the system continues to activate the rear brake even after releasing the front brake when entering and cornering, as professionals manage to do using the handlebar control.
Ducati Vehicle Observer
The constant commitment to electronic innovation led Ducati to develop the Vehicle Observer (DVO). The Ducati Vehicle Observer simulates the input of over 70 sensors, thus refining the electronic control strategies, which can achieve unprecedented effectiveness in series production.
The extreme precision of this functionality in fact allows the controls to intervene in an almost predictive manner to promptly satisfy the rider’s requests in the search for maximum performance.
The DVO, developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, estimates the ground forces acting on the motorcycle and the loads that it can bear in various riding conditions, integrating the information from the IMU inertial platform in an even more accurate manner.
The 2025 Panigale V4 is equipped with a complete package of electronic controls: Ducati Traction Control DVO, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control DVO, Ducati Power Launch DVO, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0. The DQS 2.0 system uses a strategy based solely on the angular position sensor of the gear drum, thus being able to use a gear shift rod without microswitches and therefore offering the rider a more direct feeling with reduced travel.
MotoGP dashboard
The dashboard is completely new. The dimension of 6.9″ with an 8:3 aspect ratio offers maximum readability without interfering with vision through the windshield in the fairing position. The protective glass uses Optical Bonding technology to ensure optimal readability on a black background even during the day.
On the new Panigale V4, the sensation of being on a Desmosedici GP is reinforced by the new Track display on the dashboard. The interface dedicated to use on the track is in fact designed to support the rider in the search for maximum performance. Thanks to the size and “wide” form factor of the new dashboard, a series of new parameters can be displayed on one side of the screen:
• “g-Meter”, which indicates in real time the value of lateral acceleration when leaning, and longitudinally during acceleration and braking.
• “Power&Torque”, which displays the percentage of power and torque delivered at that moment compared to the maximum values available given the gear engaged.
• “Lean angle”, which shows the instantaneous lean angles accompanied by the level of throttle opening and the pressure exerted on the brake.
The Info Mode Track can display chronological performance in real time. Taking advantage of the GPS system, the dashboard displays lap times, and is capable of handling three splits, which can be set by the rider using the flash button during the first session. The dashboard displays the split times table, with T1, T2, or T3 icons indicating the performance obtained in that sector of the track using the same colour codes – white, grey, orange, red – used in MotoGP.
The Road info mode is very clean, with great prominence given to the circular tachometer, placed in the center and with the gear indicator inside. The left side of the screen is reserved for settings, the navigator (if installed), the music player, smartphone management and accessory heated grips, and the different functions available for each of these. On the right-hand side are the indications for speed, time, water temperature and cruise control, if enabled. The dashboard dynamically changes the distribution of space, moving the columns and redistributing the areas, to offer maximum visibility to the functions you are currently using, such as the navigator.
Upon returning to the pits, the new DDL data acquisition completes the official rider experience.
The system, developed by 2D in collaboration with Ducati, records all the parameters relevant for riding from the Panigale’s CAN bus line, cross-referencing them with a state-of-the-art GPS system capable of drawing the trajectories travelled with great precision. The data can then be analysed using external software with templates and reports created by Ducati Corse, to perfect your performance on the track.
The new Panigale V4, offered in single-seater configuration with a passenger kit available as an accessory*, will arrive in dealerships in September 2024. * Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
Integrated aerodynamic design
With the arrival of the seventh generation of Panigale, the evolutionary path of aesthetics marks an important turning point, revising the proportions and the distribution of masses to free up the front area and restore a more horizontal flyline, as happens on the MotoGP bikes of recent years.
This inspiration keeps the 916 and 1098 as main reference, two models that have marked Ducati history, while at the same time integrating the aerodynamic component into the line. From the previous approach based on an aerodynamic package applied retrospectively – a typical racing approach, where this component undergoes constant evolution – we have moved on to an integrated planning and design method, in which the lines of the motorbike find a natural completion in all the aerodynamic components.
The result is a Panigale V4 whose lines crystallize an instant of the tireless evolution typical of racing competition, in which each component is shaped and optimized according to a global vision of the bike, obtaining a result greater than the sum of the individual parts.
The Panigale V4 2025 regains the proportions and weight distribution of the Ducati 916, with less loaded volumes on the front wheel and more balanced proportions between the front and rear, rebalancing the fairing and tail. The front rises by 25 mm and the tail extends less upwards, with a side view that becomes a point of contact between typically Ducati stylistic features and the MotoGP trend of recent years. The front wheel arch is higher and the front light clusters gain greater visibility, by inserting the air intake under the central area of the fairing and in this way maintaining the synthesis between functionality and immediate recognition in Ducati’s stylistic canons. The whisker on the side of the plexiglass allows a higher
fairing to be defined, improving aerodynamic protection but allowing the lower line of the latter to descend further towards the handlebars. The rear-view mirror supports are mounted inside the fairing to further clean up the line of the motorbike, especially if you decide to remove them for track use.
The light clusters are of a new design. The front ones, which integrate the direction indicators*, fit perfectly into the front thanks to their particularly small dimensions, obtained by adopting two compact LED modules for high beam and low beam. The daytime light, integrated into the upper edge of the double headlight, creates the effect of a frowning gaze which conveys the modern distinctive feature of Ducati sports bikes, recalling, in this case too, the 916. Likewise, at the rear, the full-LED headlight unit is functionally divided into two parts, generating a rear double C which thus regains the double element that characterized Ducati icons such as the 916 and 1199.
The tank, particularly narrow in fit and characterized by a very clear shoulder, recalls the lines of the 916 while maintaining the capacity of 17 litres unchanged. The tail has a greater presence, it extends further towards the rear area, allowing the length of the license plate holder to be reduced and to define a lower passenger seat than the Panigale V4 2024. Both components have been designed to combine style and functionality, improving ergonomics in sport riding.
The side view of the fairing is characterized by clean and functional lines, with a “cheek” whose function is to extract hot air from the engine and move it away from the rider’s legs. Likewise, the vertical cut in the lower part of the fairing and the extractor in the central area have been defined in the positioning and curvature of the lines to improve the transfer of hot air from the oil and water radiators. The central area of the fairing also has a structural support function for the radiator. The front mudguard, designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency, derives from the experience gained with the V21L prototype involved in the MotoE World Championship.
The exhaust located under the engine keeps the stylistic imprint of sporty Ducatis, maintaining the most favourable positioning with a view to optimizing the center of gravity, and leaving the view of the new double-sided swingarm free, which is also visually lightened by the large exhaust slots on both arms.
Aerodynamics
The aerodynamic development of the 2025 Panigale V4 saw the involvement of Ducati Corse technicians and methodologies jointly with the Centro Stile and took over a year and a half in which CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis was combined with track feedback from Ducati test riders. The aerodynamics were developed with the dual objective of increasing the drag coefficient, while optimizing the generation of downforce by the wing profiles by integrating them into a harmonious and organic design.
The new aerodynamic configuration, designed to increase maximum speed on the track, improves the already high efficiency of the previous Panigale V4. In fact, rolling resistance is reduced by 4% at the same time as an increase in the air flow of the water and oil radiators, by 9 and 19% respectively, which guarantees optimal operating conditions even in extreme circuit us. An objective achieved also thanks to the introduction of an air deflector inspired by those used in MotoGP, which straightens the air flow near the oil radiator, increasing its efficiency.
The design of the Panigale V4 2025 reduces the surface of the fairing in the side view, approaching what happens today in MotoGP to increase air permeability in transverse direction. This solution, confirmed in the feedback from the riders, makes the bike nimbler when changing direction at high speeds and less influenced by side winds.
The new fairing, with a higher windshield, protects the rider more effectively in a straight line, keeping him in that “bubble” of calm air that test riders talk about. The double profile wings, are perfectly integrated with the shapes of the front, maintaining the same contribution in terms of downforce as the previous model. Moving the leading edge of the fairing back with respect to the wheel makes the motorbike nimbler when changing direction, while the improvement in the shape of the mudguard and the upstream conveyor of the radiators increases the effectiveness of the cooling system, particularly the oil cooler. Specifically, the heat exchange capacity improves by 12% in the water circuit and by 7% in the oil circuit when used on the track.
The vertical load generated by the wings reduces the “floating” of the front wheel at high speeds, the tendency to wheelie and increases stability during braking, corner entry and cornering phases. This dynamic behaviour instils safety and limits the intervention of the electronic controls, so that the rider tends to keep the accelerator open for longer as well as braking later into the corner, benefitting from great advantages in terms of performance.
Ergonomics
The ergonomics of the motorbike have been the subject of in-depth study and development by Ducati engineers in collaboration with the Centro Stile, with the aim of improving control of the motorbike in the most important phases of track riding and allowing the rider to make the most of the performance of the Panigale V4 both on a single lap and during a prolonged session. Roominess has improved, now better accommodating riders of all sizes and facilitating sporty riding with marked movements of the body towards the inside of the motorbike when cornering (“hanging off”).
The main changes concern the seat and the tank, which have been redesigned. The saddle now has a wider shape, and the area with black texture in the contact points of the rider’s thighs and knees with the tank is characterized by a texture that allows easier movements of the body when moving the body backwards, reducing at the same time the tendency for the rider to move forward when braking. The fuel tank has a new shape, which offers a completely different fit area compared to the previous version. All this allows riders of all sizes to better anchor themselves when braking, putting less strain on their arms and allowing them to ride faster and for longer. Thanks to these new ergonomics, the rider is also incorporated better into the motorbike and is therefore more comfortable and protected when riding in a straight line.
The new footrests have the gear and brake levers mounted on bearings, instead of sliding bushings, to eliminate play and reduce friction to the advantage, especially on the gearbox side, of riding sensitivity, amplified by the benefits guaranteed by the new DQS system control.
To improve the rider’s feeling when opening and handling the throttle, the new Panigale V4 adopts the same control as the V4 R, which is 50% more compact and features minimal radial and axial play, as well as virtually no initial idle stroke.
Engine
The Panigale V4 2025 is equipped with the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, which in this version complies with Euro5+ regulations. A reduction in polluting and noise emissions is achieved at the same time as an increase in the already high performance, with a maximum power of 216 hp (159 kW) at 13,500 rpm (209 hp @ 12,750 rpm for the USA version). A result obtained thanks to various evolutions in the internal components which offer an overall superior performance, also thanks to a 1 kg reduction in the weight of the engine, with important benefits in terms of reducing inertia.
Power and torque can increase further, reaching 228 hp and 127.8 Nm respectively by fitting the Ducati Performance full-racing exhaust by Akrapovič.
MotoGP-derived engine
The Desmosedici Stradale was designed starting from the heart of the MotoGP V4 engine, namely the cylinder heads. The fluid dynamics of the Desmosedici Stradale take up the dimensions and geometry used on the Desmosedici GP, as well as the engine configuration: 90° V4 rotated backwards by 42°. This solution makes the engine extremely compact and allows the masses to be centerd, thus enabling a perfect integration of the same into the vehicle.
The crankshaft, as on the Ducati prototypes used in racing, is counter-rotating**, to compensate for the gyroscopic effect of the wheels and provide handling and nimbleness in changes of direction, as well as reducing the tendency to wheelie during acceleration and overturning when braking. The connecting rod pins staggered by 70° result in a “Twin Pulse” type firing order which, in addition to giving a unique and fascinating sound for the enthusiast, generates easy-to-manage power delivery and excellent traction when exiting corners .
Pressed aluminum pistons with two-segment, low-friction “box in box” technology plus 81 mm diameter oil scraper slide inside the cylinder liners, the same as the MotoGP Desmosedici engine. The 53.5 mm stroke brings the total displacement to 1,103 cc. The compression ratio is 14:1, a high value that denotes the racingderived design.
The Desmosedici Stradale is designed around the Desmodromic system which helps make the Ducati MotoGP and SBK bikes the fastest bikes in their respective championships. On this high-revving engine the “Desmo” finds its maximum technical value and reaches levels of sophistication, compactness and lightness never seen before on a Ducati. The four camshafts move the sixteen steel valves, with measurements of 34 mm in diameter for the intake ones and 27.5 mm in diameter for the exhaust ones, which are impressive values in relation to the 81 mm bore adopted. The valve seats are made of sintered steel.
On the 2025 Panigale V4 the distribution diagram has been revised, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value (+0.75 on the intake, +0.45 on the exhaust). The optimizations also involved the primary transmission and distribution control gears, with narrower toothing bands. The alternator rotor and oil pump are the same as the ones mounted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gearbox drum is the one used on the Superleggera V4.
Intake is entrusted to four oval throttle bodies with an equivalent diameter of 52 mm connected to variable length intake horns. Compared to the Panigale V4 2024, the travel increases significantly, with a value of 25 mm in the short configuration (-10 mm) and 80 in the long one (+5 mm).
Each throttle body is equipped with two injectors: one below the throttle specifically for low load use conditions and one above which is activated when the engine is required to express greater performance.
The throttle bodies of each bank are moved by a dedicated electric motor, which thanks to the full Ride by Wire system permits complex electronic control strategies and allows the character of the engine to be modulated in relation to the Riding mode chosen by the rider.
Important design and testing work was done to maintain the uniqueness of the silencer positioned under the engine despite the new Euro 5.2 regulation. To reach this objective, the exhaust system, in 4-2-1-2 configuration, has been redesigned in the manifold area and in the silencer. The latter, with double exit chambers, has been completely redesigned with the addition of two Lambda probes, in addition to the four already present in the exhaust system, for monitoring the catalysts which have been ducted to allow their operation to be read more effectively.
To improve comfort when riding in the city, the rear cylinder bank is automatically deactivated at idle when the water temperature is above 75°.
Ducati Quick Shifter
The six-speed gearbox is equipped with the new Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) control, in which the gear lever does not require the interposition of Hall effect micro-switches. This is possible because the electronic gear shift assistance strategy is based solely on the sensor which provides information on the gear engaged and the position in degrees of the gear drum. The benefit for the rider is that of a more direct shifting feeling, with reduced travel, repeatable and less “rubbery” which is particularly appreciated when riding on the track.
The clutch, in an oil bath and with hydraulic control, has 11 lining discs and features a progressive interlocking system that allows the load on the discs to be increased without penalizing the lever effort required by the rider to disengage the clutch.
Maintenance intervals
The Desmosedici Stradale requires valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) every 24,000 km, while services are every 12,000 km/12 months.
Chassis
The constant search for higher performance, achievable by a greater number of riders with less physical and psychological commitment, has led to a very important chassis evolution for the 2025 Panigale V4, obtained thanks to the considerable experience gained in MotoGP and Superbike.
The new Panigale V4 maintains the Desmosedici Stradale engine as a stressed element of the chassis, to which the aluminum Front Frame with revised lateral stiffness is connected. The front subframe is in techno-polymer. At the rear, the seat post – fixed above the Front Frame and below the head of the rear bank – is made up of two shell-cast aluminum half-shells which embrace the under-seat part of the tank. The rear end is completely new, with an unprecedented double-sided swingarm controlled by a suspension inspired by the linkages of that of the DesmosediciGP. The swingarm/suspension/rear wheel assembly is 3.8 kg lighter than the previous Panigale, with a substantial improvement in ride due to the reduction in
unsprung masses.
The fork pin is now made of aluminum instead of steel. The aluminum steering base is now made by forging, as is the steering head, characterized by a new design.
Front-Frame chassis
The Panigale V4 uses the “Front Frame” chassis derived from experience gained in MotoGP, which utilizes the Desmosedici Stradale engine with a load-bearing function. The scheme involves a compact frontal structure fixed directly to the upper half-crankcase of the front bank and to the head of the rear bank of the V4. By exploiting the engine to achieve the desired stiffness, the frame can thus reduce bulk and weight, allowing the design of a very compact motorcycle, especially in the rider’s seating area. The chassis scheme is completed by the seat support frame fixed above the “Front Frame” and screwed below to the head of the rear bank.
On the 2025 model, the Front Frame has been remodulated in lateral stiffness (-40%) to improve rider feedback on the front and behaviour at maximum lean angles, also obtaining the collateral benefit of a reduction in the weight of the component equal to 0.730 kg.
Seatpost frame
Likewise, the seat support structure has been redesigned, integrating vent ducts into its design that extract hot air from the rear head, moving it away from the rider and thus improving thermal comfort. The new tail improves roominess on both the longitudinal and latitudinal axes, increasing the possibility of moving backwards for taller riders and the freedom of lateral movement in sporty riding.
The rear suspension adopts a newly designed single-rod linkage, inspired by that of the DesmosediciGP, which, while maintaining the same progressiveness, allows the length of the shock absorber to be reduced, thus dropping the weight by -0.5 kg, and the suspension to be mounted on bearings rather than plain bushings. This brings about a reduction in size, weight and friction, and therefore an increase in the mechanical grip of the rear tyre. The rear suspension assembly is now connected to the engine via a onepiece connecting element instead of composite.
New Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm swingarm
The rear suspension uses a linkage fixed to the Desmosedici Stradale engine via a forged aluminum element. The linkage reacts to the movements imparted by a double-sided low-pressure shell-cast aluminum swingarm, characterized by a design that combines the needs in terms of rigidity and feedback required by Ducati Corse with the choice of keeping the exhaust system positioned under the engine on the production bike.
The choice of a double-sided layout for the swingarm was born from the desire to further increase engine and chassis performance which is now so close to the prototypes as to require similar solutions to exploit it, accommodating lean angles permitted by modern tires now well over 60°, at which the suspensions fail to work properly.
In 2022, Francesco Bagnaia, riding a Panigale V4 S equipped only with slick tires, set the best time in the Race of Champions in 1’35″8, four seconds away from the MotoGP record of that year, 1’31″868, established by Enea Bastianini on a Ducati DesmosediciGP. To get even closer to the performance of the MotoGP bike, in agreement with Ducati Corse, it was decided to adopt the same scheme for the swingarm, working with the designers of the Centro Stile to give the piece the stylistic refinement typical of all Ducatis.
The new Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm swingarm is characterized by having lateral arms with a lighter design and large slots on the sides, with a hollowed-out internal box structure for greater lightness. The chain tensioner slider on the left side is made from aluminum machined from solid to withstand the loads resulting from the chain pull. The lateral stiffness is reduced (-37% compared to the previous singlesided unit) as is the weight, thanks to the two large lightening slots, improving traction and rider feel when accelerating out of corners. The forged suspension/swingarm/forged rear rim assembly weighs 3.27 kg less than its predecessor and is more effective in releasing power to the ground.
The swingarm wheelbase is 618 mm, with an increase of 16 mm compared to the single-sided swingarm mounted on the previous Panigale V4, defined to rebalance the load on the front end following the greater longitudinal thrusts made possible thanks to the greater mechanical grip of the rear. Traction is therefore improved, but also trajectory stability when exiting corners.
Refined suspension
The Panigale V4 is fitted with a Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) with chrome-plated 43 mm diameter stanchions, fully adjustable in hydraulic compression and rebound damping, and in spring preload. The fork sliders house chromed stanchions on which Brembo radial brake calipers are fixed. The front package is completed by the Sachs steering damper. At the rear there is a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber fixed on one side to the Desmosedici Stradale engine via a forged aluminum element.
Compared to the previous Panigale V4 model, the fork is characterized by a wheel travel increased by 5 mm in line with what has already happened with the event-based units of the V4 S 2022. This choice improves the ability to “copy” the asphalt and stability during acceleration and accentuates load transfers by exploiting the greater negative travel of the fork, increasing grip and feeling when entering corners.
The Panigale V4 S is instead equipped with the Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0 system, based on an Öhlins NPX-30 pressurized fork, an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and an Öhlins steering damper. On this version the suspension and steering damper are controlled by the new third generation Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 event-based control system, which can be managed by the rider through an OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface) adjustment interface which has been expanded and improved in functionality .
Both the fork and the shock absorber are now equipped with hydraulic spool valves that replace the previous needle valves, with benefits in terms of gain in opening (and therefore greater reactivity in hydraulic braking changes) and width of the adjustment range offered. In this way it is possible to define hydraulic calibrations that are even more suitable for road or track use, associated with the appropriate Riding Modes, reducing the compromises in defining the suspension set-up for the different uses.
The new event-based suspension calibration interface is more detailed and complete than the previous one and offers the possibility of customizing hydraulic braking for a greater number of riding situations. For example, the calibration dedicated to acceleration now provides a specific adjustment for the initial phase of the manoeuvre, to more effectively counteract load transfer in the throttle reopening phase.
Wheels and tires
The seventh generation Panigale V4 features new cast aluminum wheels with a 5-spoke Y design. The V4 S version instead features forged aluminum alloy wheels with 5 tangential Y-spokes, which are also very light: the pair weighs only 7.1kg. In particular, the front rim is 150 grams lighter than the units mounted on the 2024 Panigale V4 S.
The rims are fitted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP – V4 tires, which combine track performance with road versatility, in sizes 120/70 ZR 17 for the front and 200/60 ZR 17 for the rear. The tyre is a dual compound on both the front and rear, with shoulders in Racing SC3 compound and profiles derived directly from those used in the Superbike World Championship.
Braking system with new Brembo Hypure calipers
The Panigale V4 range features the brand new, powerful Brembo Hypure monobloc calipers which represent an evolution of the already high-performance Stylema®. Compared to the latter, the Hypure reduce the weight – already a benchmark in the segment – by 30 g per caliper thanks to their innovative asymmetric design, without compromising rigidity. This greater lightness guarantees an increase in the nimbleness of the motorbike thanks to the reduction in unsprung masses, thus reducing rider effort when entering corners and changing direction.
Thanks to a new design for the pad fixing system, Hypure reduces residual torque absorption by up to 15% – the sliding of the pads on the disc when no force is applied to the lever – limiting consumption and polluting emissions. Furthermore, thanks to advanced heat exchange capabilities (for the same braking energy, the caliper releases up to 4% more heat) the new Hypure, and therefore the Panigale V4, offers more constant braking performance, giving the rider greater confidence.
The new Brembo calipers, made by gravity casting in an aluminum-silicon alloy, each have four 30 mm diameter pistons that work on 330 mm diameter discs, guaranteeing exceptional braking power. While at the rear we find a single 245 mm disc (-0.5 mm thick, for a saving of 80 g) with 2-piston caliper. The braking system is supported by the Race eCBS system with Cornering functionality, better described in the chapter dedicated to riding assistance systems, which uses the very light 10.3ME control unit.
Electronics
The Panigale V4 2025 further raises the level of its electronics package. In fact, to support its controls, alongside the six-axis inertial platform from which the control unit receives roll, yaw and pitch values, Ducati has developed the DVO functionality, capable of simulating the input of 70 sensors. Furthermore, the inertial platform has been moved from the front frame to the tank area. In addition to greater isolation from vibration, the IMU is closer to the bike’s center of gravity, making its measurements more precise.
The electronic package of the new Panigale V4 evolves significantly compared to the previous model, thanks to the application of the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), the introduction of mechanical innovations for the DQS assisted shifting system, and the world premiere of the Race eCBS combined braking system developed in collaboration with Bosch. The electronic controls, in this case, consist of:
• Race eCBS
• Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO
• Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
• Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
• Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO
• Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) 2.0
• Engine Brake Control (EBC)
• Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 2.0
The intervention levels of each control are integrated into default configurations across five Riding Modes (Race A, Race B, Sport, Road, Wet) which can be selected and customized by the rider. The DTC, DWC, DSC and EBC levels can be changed in real time, while riding, using the buttons on the left block.
Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
The controls dedicated to traction management (DTC) and wheelie management (DWC) evolve in their operation thanks to an algorithm, developed by Ducati Corse, called Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO). This algorithm allows an instant estimate of physical, kinematic and dynamic quantities that cannot be measured in practice, which impact the ground forces, accelerations and maximum torques that the vehicle can bear in various riding conditions.
The system effectively simulates the presence, on the new Panigale V4, of sensors capable of measuring seventy physical quantities in addition to those detected by the inertial platform, allowing a precise estimate of both the operating thrusts and the maximum forces that can be tolerated by the bike at that specific moment.
The DTC and DWC controls, thanks to the additional quantities calculated by the DVO, can define the slip and wheelie targets with much greater precision than what occurred using only the data provided by the inertial platform. In this way, the controls intervene in an almost predictive mode, allowing the rider to exploit the motorbike’s performance more effectively.
Race eCBS
The Panigale V4 2025 is the first sports bike whose braking system is managed by the Race eCBS system. This is a combined braking system, with Cornering functionality, developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati, capable of autonomously applying braking pressure to the rear, according to predefined strategies, when the rider activates the front control. The system intervenes similarly to what is carried out by professional riders at levels reserved for track use, instead improving safety and stability in road use.
Race eCBS has seven levels, different for the ABS intervention modes and the amount of contribution of the rear brake. The latter is activated by the system depending on the system strategy and the pressure exerted on the front control by the rider, who can naturally manage the rear brake at any time via pedal control. The system can apply up to 15.5% of braking force on the rear, in the highest performance levels dedicated to track use.
Levels 1 to 5 are designed for circuit riding. Combined braking is active on levels 1 and 3, in the two different Track Plus and Track modes. Levels 6/7 are dedicated to road riding. Also, in this case the system activates combined braking, with logic oriented towards safety and stability.
Levels 2 and 4 implement the same strategies as 1 and 3, but deactivate combined braking, for expert riders who wish to maintain full control over the rear brake control. Level 5 instead enables “slide by brake” to have assistance in slide manoeuvre entering the curve.
Level 1 is designed to assist the rider, whether amateur or professional, in the search for maximum performance. The level of ABS with the bike upright is reduced to a minimum, and the combined braking acts according to the “Track Plus” strategy, which makes the most of the pressure on the rear brake and activates the “post run” function. The latter continues to intervene on the rear brake even at the apex point, when the rider releases the front brake, replicating the manoeuvre that professional riders do to tighten the trajectory. The system offers the advantage of maximum repeatability, and the possibility of being able to count on the contribution of the rear brake even in right-hand bends, where it is more difficult if not
impossible to use the pedal control. Furthermore, in the braking phase with the bike upright, the strategy limits the load transfer to the front, and in general reduces the effort at the lever.
Level 3 is dedicated to those who prefer greater smoothness in the center of corners and use a less aggressive riding style. The intervention of ABS when braking with the bike upright is greater than at level 1, and the combined braking strategy is “Track”, which deactivates the “post run” functionality and uses a lower average pressure on the rear brake.
Levels 6 and 7 are dedicated respectively to riding on dry roads and riding on wet or otherwise slippery surfaces. In both, the Race eCBS system intervenes to obtain more stable deceleration, with cornering logic and more intense rear wheel lifting control compared to lower levels.
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO
The DTC (Ducati Traction Control) control aims to control rear wheel slip. In its previous versions, the DTC acted by tending to reach a certain level of slip depending on the roll angle determined by the inertial platform, a strategy which could, in certain conditions, allow losses of grip and subsequently activate the control to restore grip to the defined target.
With the Panigale V4 2025, the introduction of DVO allows the slip target to be defined based on the ratio between the longitudinal force and the vertical force applied to the rear wheel. This ratio expresses the value of engine torque that can be discharged to the ground at that precise moment, and therefore allows the definition of a target closer to the optimal value. The control therefore works with greater precision and without intervention fluctuations during the manoeuvre, reducing grip losses and consequent recoveries.
All this translates into a benefit both for the professional rider, who can count on greater stability in acceleration when exiting corners, and for the amateur, who in addition to this benefits from greater confidence in reopening the gas, therefore obtaining a better overall performance.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
Ducati Wheelie Control, with the introduction of the Vehicle Observer system, can use an approach like that of the DTC, defining the maximum acceleration and torque targets that can be exploited by being able to count on a greater number of physical quantities compared to the contribution of the IMU alone. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the approximations that previously limited the effectiveness of the control, which depending on the situation and the rider’s expertise could be too invasive or too free, resulting in underperformance or intimidation.
The DWC, thanks to the presence of the DWO, can more precisely detect the occurrence of wheelies and its extent, controlling it with greater accuracy. The result is a control that acts in an almost predictive manner and is thus capable of offering the rider a performance closer to the maximum one in responding to acceleration requests without ever putting him in difficulty.
The eight levels of the DWC allow for greater levels of acceleration and wheelie the lower the level number. The lower levels, dedicated to more experienced riders, allow wheelies during acceleration while only maintaining a sort of safety net. The higher levels intervene before the maximum limit, requiring less physical and mental effort in managing the acceleration phase.
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
The Ducati Slide Control (DSC) has been developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse. This system supports the rider by controlling the torque delivered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine according to the slide angle. Its goal is to improve corner exit performance by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to manage. The DSC works thanks to the six-axis inertial platform, which provides the vehicle dynamics control unit with information on the dynamics of the motorcycle (such as lean angle, acceleration and much more).
Like the DTC, the DSC manages torque reductions by intervening on the opening of the butterfly valves, the reduction of advance and the injection cuts. In all situations where rapid intervention of the DSC is not necessary, the use of the throttle body valves allows the combustion parameters to be kept optimal, obtaining a response from the Desmosedici Stradale and a more fluid intervention.
The DSC is adjustable on two levels: by switching from level 1 to level 2 the system allows you to more easily control slide angle values that would otherwise be difficult to manage.
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO
This system, adjustable on three levels, can guarantee lightning-fast starts, allowing the rider to concentrate only on managing the clutch release. Once set, it will be sufficient to insert first gear and open the throttle: during the first phase of the start, while the rider modulates the release of the clutch, the DPL keeps the Desmosedici Stradale stable around an optimal speed depending on the selected DPL level; in the second phase, when the clutch is completely released, the DPL will control the torque delivered to ensure the maximum possible acceleration based on the predefined level.
For its operation, the DPL uses the functionality of the DWC and always keeps the DTC active, to guarantee the maximum level of safety in every situation, and therefore benefits from the greater intervention precision due to the DVO. The system automatically deactivates above the end speed of the manoeuvre, or once third gear is engaged. To preserve the clutch, the system uses an algorithm that allows only a limited number of consecutive starts. The number of launches available is re-established when the user uses the motorbike normally. The DPL is adjustable on 3 levels and is activated by pressing the specific button. Level 1 is the one that prefers performance at the start, level 3 is the most “safe and stable”.
The new Panigale V4 is characterized by a specific Info Mode dedicated to the DPL on the new dashboard. The display has the gear indication in the center, with the tachometer in the upper area in the bar graph. Depending on the rider skill level selected (Standard, Medium, Expert) the dashboard offers the information for starting.
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) 2.0
The system, which allows you to engage and downshift gears without using the clutch, constitutes an evolution of the previous system thanks to important mechanical innovations on the control pedal, which goes from the traditional lever with Hall effect microswitch to a direct mechanical lever. In fact, the shifting strategy relies on the sensor which provides information on the gear engaged and the position of the gear drum to detect the shifting manoeuvre, thus offering the rider a more direct feeling, with reduced travel, more repeatable and less “rubbery”. These benefits are amplified by the assembly on bearings instead of sliding bushes of the gear shift pedal, reducing friction and play to the benefit of the control feeling.
Engine Brake Control (EBC)
EBC (Engine Brake Control) has been developed to help riders optimize the stability of the bike in extreme corner entry conditions, balancing the forces to which the rear tyre is subjected in conditions of intensive application of the Desmosedici Stradale’s engine braking. The EBC of the Panigale V4, optimized based on the lean angle, monitors the position of the throttle valve, the gear selected and the deceleration of the Desmosedici Stradale shaft during the most aggressive braking, and precisely adjusts the opening of the gas to balance the torque forces applied to the tyre. The EBC can be set on three levels integrated in the Riding Modes.
The software is characterized by a differentiated gear by gear calibration on each of the three selectable levels, according to a new strategy developed to optimize the intensity of the engine braking action based on the load on the rear.
In the first braking phase, when there is little load on the rear tyre, the EBC EVO 2 provides less engine braking, then increasing it as you approach the center of the curve, where the intervention of the engine brake makes the greatest contribution in slowing down the bike and closing the line. Thanks to this modification, which guarantees a more balanced intervention of the engine braking control in all riding conditions, rear wheel locking during more demanding braking phases is also reduced.
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 2.0
The Panigale V4 S 2024 is equipped with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, controlled by the third generation SmartEC 3.0 system with new OBTi user interface. As previously, the system offers the choice between a completely manual management mode (“Fixed”) in which the rider chooses the calibration of the hydraulic braking through virtual clicks (32 for the suspension, 10 for the steering damper) and an eventbased mode (“Active”) in which the system automatically adjusts the hydraulics in response to the situation and riding style.
In this way, the system eliminates the compromises deriving from a single calibration, offering the rider the possibility of personalizing the behaviour of the suspension according to the events (braking, cornering, acceleration) and therefore benefitting from a safer dynamic behaviour on the road and a more effective one in the circuit.
The new system introduces the concept of Suspension Modes, which in both Fixed and Active modes provide five predefined configurations, customizable by the rider, of the hydraulic braking reference parameters. The rider can associate the Suspension Modes with the Riding Modes as he wishes.
Riding Mode
The Riding Modes allow you to choose between three different pre-set riding styles to offer behaviour of the Panigale V4 that is perfectly adaptable to the rider, the type of track and the environmental conditions. Each Riding Mode is programmed to instantly vary the character of the engine, the parameters of the electronic controls and, in the S version, also the suspension set-up. In particular, the response of the Ride by Wire throttle and the engine output is defined by different Power Modes (Full, High, Medium, Low) whose logic has been revised and recalibrated to adapt to the
characteristics of the new Euro5.2 homologated engine.
Full Power Mode allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. It is not associated with any Riding Mode in the default configuration. The High and Medium Power Modes are characterized by a Ride by Wire map management system with dedicated calibration for each of the six gears, which guarantees that the rider always obtains optimal thrust at each opening of the throttle. The calibrations dedicated to the Panigale V4 guarantee maximum correlation between the torque value requested by the rider and that effectively delivered. The Low Power Mode, on the other hand, has been designed for riding on the road or for low-grip surfaces, limiting the maximum power of the bike to 160 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle response.
Race A Riding Mode – The Race A Riding Mode offers the rider the full power of the engine (216 hp) with direct response of the Ride by Wire when opening the throttle (High power mode) and, in the S version, a very firm suspension setup (Active Track 1) for the best performance. Race A mode provides a default lowintrusive electronics setting, designed for track riding, with Race eCBS at level 1 (without lift-up control, cornering functionality on the front end only, “post-run” functionality in the center of the curve active), DTC and DWC at level 3 and DSC at level 1. The engine brake control is set to level 2.
Race B Riding Mode – The Race B RM maintains the full power of the engine with High power mode and, in the S version, a different suspension setup (Active Track 2). The default setting for the electronics remains low intrusive and designed for track riding, although with a less free DSC calibration (2 instead of 1) and the Race eCBS at level 3 (without lift-up control, functionality cornering only on the front end, “post-run” functionality in the center of the curve deactivated). DTC and DWC are set to level 3. Engine brake control is set to level 2.
Sport Riding Mode – The Sport Riding Mode is associated by default with the Medium power mode (maximum power of 216 hp and more progressive response than Ride By Wire) and, in the S version, a sporty suspension setup (Active Dynamic 1). The electronic controls are set in such a way as to support the rider in sporty road riding while maintaining a higher level of stability (DTC and DWC at level 5) compared to the settings dedicated to track use. The Race eCBS system is set to level 6, with Cornering strategy also on the rear and lift-up control.
Road Riding Mode – The Road Riding Mode is recommended for road riding, especially when the surfaces are in less-than-optimal conditions. The RM provides the rider with 216 hp of power with a progressive response when opening the throttle (Medium power mode) and, in the S version, an
Active Comfort 1
suspension setup, particularly suitable for better absorbing bumps. The level of intervention of the electronic controls is calibrated to offer a more precautionary intervention compared to the Sport RM, while still supporting dynamic riding. Race eCBS is set to level 6, engine brake control is set to level 3.
Wet Riding Mode – The Wet Riding Mode is designed for riding on low-grip surfaces, or indeed on wet surfaces. The RM limits maximum power to 160 hp with a particularly sweet throttle response (Low power mode) and, in the V4 S version, a softened suspension setup (Active Low Grip 1) to favour grip and safety.
The default level of electronic controls is set to offer maximum stability ensuring better grip and stability. The Race eCBS system is set to level 7.
Riders are given the opportunity to personalize their riding styles and subsequently restore the parameters set by Ducati, just as it is possible to enable levels 2, 4 and 5 of the Race eCBS (recommended for track riding for more experienced riders) and associate Full Power Mode.
New generation TFT instrumentation
The new Panigale V4 debuts a new 6.9″ dashboard, in 8:3 format and 1,280 x 480 resolution, which constitutes a new benchmark in the segment for readability and quantity of viewable information. This configuration offers an optimal visual experience without being invasive for the rider’s peripheral vision when tucked into the fairing.
The TFT panel is protected by glass glued with optical bonding technology as happens on high-end smartphones, rather than with a plastic coating not in direct contact with the screen. This technology offers significantly higher visibility, so much so that it is possible to use graphics on a black background even during the day while maintaining optimal readability.
The screen offers two different display modes, Road and Track. Both are ideally split into three vertical areas, with an interface controlled by rocker controllers on the left block that allows you to navigate between the left and right columns. The arrows shown on the controller are reflected in the indications shown on the screen, or they move the cursor between the different options.
Road mode is clean, with great emphasis on the circular tachometer in the center with the indication of the gear engaged inside. The indication of the shifting speed comes from the green LED located in the upper part of the dashboard, accompanied by the rev counter, the inside of which lights up in the same colour.
Over-revving is indicated by the red warning light on the top of the dashboard, and by the rev counter inside of the same colour. The left side of the screen is reserved for settings, navigator if installed, music player, smartphone management and accessory heated grips, and the different functions available for each. On the right column you can find the indications of speed, time, water temperature and cruise control, if enabled.
The dashboard changes the distribution of spaces, moving the columns and redistributing the spaces, to offer maximum visibility to the functions the rider is using at that moment, such as the navigator. Similarly, by selecting Views mode, the left column gains space by moving the tachometer to the right and compressing the right column, to display the various functions available, including TPMS, the torque and power delivered instantly, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, instant lean angles and action on the accelerator and brake.
The Track mode, combined by default with the two Race Riding Modes, is designed to give maximum emphasis to the most relevant information when riding on the circuit. The rev counter is positioned in the upper part of the screen, with a compressed scale up to 9,000 rpm, while in the center the rider finds the indication of the gear engaged, and on the right the levels set for the electronic controls (modifiable via the right rocker) and their entry into operation. In the left column, in addition to access to the menus and the chronometer, which by mounting the DDL accessory or through the GPS module can show lap times with different split times, lap number and the indication of the absolute or partial improvement in the session by displaying grey, orange or red indications.
The Track view also offers different views, located on the right side however, in which it is possible to view the same functions as the Road mode.
Accessories and customization
Racing exhausts by Akrapovič
The Ducati Panigale V4 2025 can adopt three different solutions in terms of the exhaust system, all three created in collaboration with Akrapovič. Those who want to unleash maximum performance when used on the track can fit the complete racing system***, made of titanium, with silencers positioned at the top. The maximum power increases by 12 horsepower reaching a total of 228, the weight drops by 6.6 kg. The noise level is 105 dB and can go down to 102 dB by adopting the dB-killer, which therefore allows you to participate even in a track day with noise limitations. The system is not approved for road use.
The second system is made up of a pair of titanium silencers extending under the engine***. The system, also dedicated to use on the track and not approved for road circulation, offers a gain of 8 hp, bringing the maximum power to 224 hp, with a weight saving of 6 kg. The noise level is 109 dB, which drops to 107 dB with the use of the dB-killer.
The third solution consists of a pair of titanium silencers, approved for road circulation, which allows for a weight saving of 1 kg. DAVC Race Pro Software***
Those who want to use the Panigale V4 2025 on the circuit, fitting racing exhaust and slick tires, will be able to make the most of the bike’s performance by adopting the DAVC Race Pro software package. With this software, Power Mode, Suspension Mode and Riding Mode adopt names and calibrations specifically dedicated to use on the track, with slick or rain tires. The rider has the possibility of enabling an instant selection of different Riding Modes without requiring confirmation (as happens on racing motorbikes) and of setting a filter on the selection which shows, when in gear, only the Riding Modes deemed appropriate.
The speedometer also shows speeds above 299 km/h, and the rear position light can be activated in accordance with the racing regulations in case of rain.
The calibrations of the electronic controls are optimized for the use of slick tires in the oversized racing sizes 125/70 R17 and 200/65 R17. It is however possible to use the 120/70 and 200/60 sizes by carrying out the tyre recalibration procedure.
Ducati Data Logger (DDL)
The new generation DDL data acquisition system was developed by 2D in collaboration with Ducati specifically for the Panigale V4 2025. The system can record all parameters relevant for riding through a direct connection to the Panigale’s CAN bus, cross-referencing them with the position acquired by a stateof-the-art GPS system.
The chip is in fact capable of hooking up to all four satellite systems (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and Beidou) determining the position of the motorbike 25 times per second. This update frequency allows the system not only to determine lap times with great precision with relative split times, shown directly on the Panigale’s dashboard, but also to draw and analyse the trajectories covered.
The data can in fact be downloaded via the integrated Wi-Fi interface and analysed through external software based on templates and automatic reports created by Ducati Corse technicians, allowing Panigale riders to perfect their performance on the track.
Carbon fibre and billet aluminum components
To lighten the 2025 Panigale V4 while enhancing its aesthetics, Ducati offers a series of carbon fibre components to replace the original parts, such as the single-seat tail, front and rear mudguards, winglets, swingarm protective covers, heel guards and chain guard fin. The air conveyors for the carbon fibre*** brake calipers also perform the cooling function of the latter, improving the resistance to stress of the component and therefore of the entire system.
The look can be completed by Rizoma aluminum components machined from solid, such as brake and clutch pump reservoirs, rear-view mirrors and fuel tank cap. Furthermore, those wishing to enhance the aesthetics of the Panigale V4 in road use can also fit dynamic direction indicators at the rear, or choose the Brembo Hypure calipers in red, black or yellow.
Racing components for use on the circuit
Naturally, those who plan to use their Panigale V4 only on the track have all the accessories available to make it even more performing in this area. Ducati Performance offers track fairings (complete with lower oil recovery tank) and a mirror and license plate holder removal kit, both with the appropriate “plugs” to avoid errors due to the absence of light units and the stand.
The racing seat, made with the same materials as those used by the official riders in Superbike and MotoGP, facilitates movements in the saddle while improving support when leaning over, and is also available in a version raised by 15 mm to obtain the correct position by taller riders. Greater protection for the rider can be achieved with the oversized plexiglass developed in collaboration with the aerodynamicists at Ducati Corse.
There are two solutions for those who want to adopt footrests which are more suitable for racing use, both adjustable to three positions to better adapt to the rider’s preferred riding position. The first, more versatile, allows the configuration of a road or reverse gearbox. The second option, which was developed following the specific request of the official Ducati MotoGP riders, who use the Panigale V4 as a training bike, involves only the inverted configuration, with downward engagement. With this option, thanks to the reduction of the linkages necessary to manage the double configuration, a more precise, rapid and direct feel control is obtained.
Dry clutch kit
The STM-EVO SBK dry clutch made from billet aluminum, with a specific configuration of anti-hopping springs and ramps, makes the riding during braking and corner entry phases smoother, and contributes to enriching the exhaust sound with its typical metallic friction timbre disengaged. In association with the dry clutch, it is possible to adopt the open carbon fibre cover, which improves the cooling of the component. Among the benefits of the dry clutch, we highlight the possibility of increasing performance by using Ducati Corse Performance Powered by Shell Advance oil, the result of the collaboration between Ducati Corse and Shell in Superbike and MotoGP.
(*) Only in Europe
(**) This layout requires an additional toothed wheel, the so-called idle wheel, necessary to transfer the motion of the crankshaft to the gearbox, and then up to the wheels to restore the correct rotation for the direction of travel. The presence of the idle wheel determines an additional transmission member in the system that connects the drive shaft to the wheel. This must be considered when determining the crankshaft power if this is derived from the value measured at the wheel. Both at the time of homologation and in measurements with acceleration benches it is therefore necessary to consider a yield or in any case an additional coefficient which by regulation is set at 0.98.
(***) Component not homologated for road circulation, reserved for track use.
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $25,995 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $29,995 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: from £24,395 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
209 hp (153.5 kW) @ 12,750 rpm
Torque
89.5 lb-ft (121.3 Nm) @ 11,250 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
4.9 in (125 mm) – 5.1 in (130 mm)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6.9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution
Wet weight no fuel
421 lb (191 kg)
Seat Height
33.5 in (850 mm)
Wheelbase
58.5 in (1,485 mm)
Rake
24°
Trail
3.86 in (98 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.49 gallon (US) – 17 l
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL), Chain guard
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Anti-Theft, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
*: Please refer to your local dealer for availability
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
7,500 mi (12,000 km) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Notes
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
209 hp (153.5 kW) @ 12,750 rpm
Torque
89.5 lb-ft (121.3 Nm) @ 11,250 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tire
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tire
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
125 mm (4.9 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6.9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution
Wet weight no fuel
191 kg (421 lb)
Seat Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Rake
24°
Trail
98 mm (3.86 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL), Chain guard
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Anti-Theft, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
*: Please refer to your local dealer for availability
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Notes
Bike specifications and equipment may vary from market to market. Please refer to your local dealer for further information
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1,103 cc
Bore x Stroke
81 x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Power
158.9 kW (216 hp) @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
120.9 Nm (89.2 lb-ft) @ 11,250 rpm
Fuel Injection
Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 6 lambda probes
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 520; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminium alloy “Front Frame” with optimised stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
125 mm (4.9 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Hypure® 4-piston calipers with Race eCBS. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Rear Brake
245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Race eCBS
Instrumentation
Digital unit with 6,9″ TFT display and Optical Bonding, 1,280 x 480 px resolution
Wet weight no fuel
191 kg (421 lb)
Seat Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Rake
24°
Trail
98 mm (3.86 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 l – 4.49 gallon (US)
Number of Seats
Single seat
Two seats, if passenger seat kit accessory is mounted
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Race eCBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL), Chain guard
Standard Equipment
Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Full LED headlights with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Pit Limiter, Auto-off indicators
Ready for
Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Anti-Theft, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), USB port*, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)*, “Turn By Turn” navigator*
*: Please refer to your local dealer for availability
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance service intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5+
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km
Consumption
6,5 l/100 km
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