Ducati Panigale V4 R launched at Rs 51.87 lakhs in India

Ducati India today announced the arrival of its most powerful production bike – the Panigale V4 R. Ducati Panigale V4 R is priced at Rs 51.87 lakhs (ex-showroom) India. Re-establishing the Italian two-wheeler manufacturers racing heritage, the Panigale V4 R is a symphony of emotions and is the most powerful production bike ever made.

With only 5 units allocated to India, bookings for Ducati Panigale V4 R are underway across all dealerships. According to the company, those customers who book their bike before the 30^th of November 2018 would be able to take delivery in the early part of Q1 2019. While those who book after this date will have to wait for the delivery of their cherished machine till the early part of Q2 2019.

“Riding on track is becoming more and more popular here in India. I myself saw firsthand some top talent participate at our DRE as well as the recent National cup. Panigale V4 marked an important era in Ducati’s racing journey globally and Panigale V4 R is the true embodiment of Ducati values: style, sophistication and performance. After the overwhelming response of Panigale V4 in India, we are confident that the Panigale V4 R will disrupt the racing and riding experience of biking enthusiasts in India. Merged with the essence of the Panigale V4 S and Ducati’s racing DNA, Panigale V4 R is an ultimate road-legal race bike which will definitely set a new paradigm in the motorcycle industry”, commented Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati India.

As for the bike itself, Panigale V4 R is a road-legal WSBK category racing bike. Its bigger capacity 1,103 cm3 90° V4 engine has given way to a smaller 998 cm3 Desmosedici Stradale R unit that complies with WSBK championship rules. This bike features a new fairing that comprises of wings elements directly lifted from MotoGP. There is a race-grade Öhlins suspension with mechanical adjustment and an aluminium swing arm with an adjustable four-position axle. Moreover, the Front Frame has been modified to achieve the stiffness targets set by Ducati Corse. Sophisticated electronic controls borrowed from the Panigale V4 S now have revised threshold levels to make them more compatible with pro rider requirements.

The modifications extend far beyond the engine and suspension set-up. For the first time they have also included an Aero Pack designed directly by Ducati Corse in close collaboration with the Ducati Style Centre to improve on-track aerodynamic efficiency.