The Ducati Panigale V4 series is one of the brand’s premier sportbike models on the market today. An absolute beast on the race track, the Panigale V4 is also street legal and should be treated with the utmost respect by the rider. This is due to its potent 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale Moto GP engine, which can generate around 210 hp at 12,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 122.8 Nm at 11,000 rpm. Thanks to the minds at Ducati’s in-house racing team who helped work on this imposing superbike, the Panigale V4 can tear through corners and blast through straight lines with relative ease while maintaining decent speeds, exactly what you would want if you decided on testing its potential on a race track. Also of note is the Panigale V4’s lightweight build of 423 lbs, which further enhances the superbike’s acceleration and overall handling.
The Panigale comes in three versions: The V4, V4 S, and V4 SP2, all of which deliver the same power output as each uses the same type of engine. The main difference between the three versions comes down to the default kit that comes with each. The V4 is designed primarily for the street, while the V4 S and SP2 take the race track into consideration. Check out this comparison between the Panigale V4 and BMW S 1000 RR to better gauge where the former’s standing is compared to other top-tier superbikes.
