Ducati, a singular moto manufacturer, is known for its rabid fan base and hallowed history. But, in 2013, Ducati had zero wins in MotoGP and faced the worst-ever season in World Superbike. So, how did Ducati regain its greatness?
The answer, in short, was to engineer race bikes that could whomp the competition. For this, the high-strung machines had to be user-friendly. This shift brought Ducati back into the winner’s circle and restored its hard-fought reputation.
Today, the Ducati Panigale V4, a seventh-generation superbike, upholds Ducati’s status. The bike pays stylistic homage to the 916 model, one of the most beautiful motorcycles.
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Paying Homage to the Past
The new Ducati Panigale V4 has subtle nods to older Ducati superbikes. Along with this, the bike also gets performance upgrades, such as a revised frame, slightly lighter and more powerful 1,103cc V4 engine, and a new 6.9-inch digital dashboard.
Performance Upgrades
The new Ducati Panigale V4 also gets Brembo’s trick new Hypure brakes and a pro-level data logger that records 70 performance parameters. Ergonomics have also been tweaked to help make the bike faster on race tracks.
A New Swing Arm Design
The new Panigale V4 has a dual swing arm design, which gives a peekaboo view of the wheel. This design improves functionality, but is different from Ducati’s traditional single-sided swing arm