Ducati may be preparing a special edition of the Panigale V4, as a tribute to Francesco Bagnaia, in a very limited run – the Panigale Bagnaia Italian MotoGP.
According to Kardesign’s social media pages, there is speculation that the bike will come in two versions: one limited to 163 units with a price around €80,000, and another with 1,000 units priced around €54,000.
This past July, Ducati presented the latest update to the Panigale V4 – the closest bike in their lineup to MotoGP competition, featuring high performance. In this update, the Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine delivers 216 hp and 120.9 Nm of torque, with a displacement of 1,103 ccc. The suspension features a fully adjustable Showa fork and Sachs rear shock – while the V4 S version comes with the third generation of electronically controlled Öhlins suspension, featuring NPX fork and TTX shock absorber.
The frame is lighter, and the braking system introduces the Race eCBS, developed in collaboration with Bosch, allowing to replicate professional riders techniques. At the front, there are two semi-floating discs with four-piston Brembo monobloc radial calipers, and at the rear, a single disc with a two-piston caliper.
The gearbox is manual with Ducati Quick Shift, and the bike is equipped with Ride by Wire technology and five riding modes, along with a wide range of electronic aids such as Ducati Traction Control DTC EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control DWC EVO, and Ducati Power Launch DPL EVO (launch control), among others. The V4 S also features Ducati Electronic Suspension 2.0 with Fixed and Active suspension modes.
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