The new 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle concludes its most significant development with the 2023 edition. All aspects, including aerodynamics, ergonomics, the engine, the chassis, and the electronics, have been upgraded. Consequently, a wider variety of riders may enjoy a more responsive bike that is less taxing, making it even quicker on the track. In a nutshell, it provides thrilling and satisfying experiences for riders of all skill levels.
Ducati Corse’s decades-long expertise, along with constant information and technology exchange from the racing world, has given birth to the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle, the last evolution of the Borgo Panigale sports motorcycles’ defining characteristics.
2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle – Features and Specs
New Double-Profile-Design Wings
More compact and thinner double-profile design wings with enhanced efficiency have been included in the fairing of the Panigale V4 ’22, ensuring the same maximum vertical load of up to 81.5 lb at 186 mph.
Cooling System
The engine’s performance, especially on the track, has been enhanced by redesigning the extraction sockets in the fairing’s bottom section.
Engine
The updated Desmosedici Stradale MotoGP-derived 1,103-cc engine is the bike’s beating heart. For 2023, the Desmosedici Stradale undergoes yet another modification, adding specialized technological parts that improve its performance on the track and the speed of its throttle response.
At 12,500 rpm, the Desmosedici Stradale produces 210 horsepower. The engine produces 90.6 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, with 80% of the torque accessible at 6,000 rpm.
SBK Gear
The new gearbox increases the ratio in the first, second, and sixth gears. Therefore, the new SBK gear ratio is more “racing-oriented” and well-suited for usage on the track.
New Power Modes Strategy
The 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle has updated Power Modes logic for four distinct engine settings: full, high, medium, and low. A new approach is used for the High and Medium settings, while the Full and Low configurations are freshly conceived.
Power Mode Full
When in Power Mode maximum, the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle’s engine can develop its maximum potential without electronic filters on the torque curves beyond the first gear.
When in Power Mode maximum, the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle’s engine can develop its maximum potential without electronic filters on the torque curves beyond the first gear. High and Medium Power Modes now have their Ride by Wire map management systems, one for each bike’s six sacks.
It gives the rider more control over the bike’s responsiveness and acceleration regardless of their gear. While the Power Mode High allows for a maximum of 200 Hp, the Power Mode Low restricts power to 150 Hp and provides a throttle response that is easier to control on the road.
Power mode High & Medium
High and Medium Power Modes now have their Ride by Wire map management systems, one for each bike’s six gears. It gives the rider more control over the bike’s responsiveness and acceleration regardless of their gear.
Power Mode Low
The Power Mode Low was developed to reduce the bike’s maximum power to 150 Hp and provide a more controlled throttle response for safer and more pleasurable road riding.
V4 90° layout
The engine’s 210 horsepower ensures excellent road performance at 12,500rpm and 90.6lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm.
Desmo: blending tradition and the future
The new engine is based on the Desmodromic technology, making Ducati the quickest prototype in the premier motorcycle racing class. The “Desmo” is Ducati’s most technically advanced motorcycle, thanks to its cutting-edge high-rotation engine, which allows for unprecedented complexity, compactness, and lightweight.
Counter-rotating crankshaft
The crankshaft of a road bike spins in the same direction as the wheels. In contrast, a counter-rotating crankshaft with the opposite rotational polarity is often utilized in MotoGP. Desmosedici Stradale bikes use this innovative solution to reduce the gyroscopic influence of the wheels, allowing for quicker and more accurate directional changes. The inertial torque produced by the counter-rotating crankshaft tends to bring the front end down during acceleration and the rear end up under braking, mitigating the wheelie effect.
“Twin Pulse” firing order
The V-engine arrangement and specific shaft geometry provide a unique “Twin Pulse” ignition pattern. The two cylinders on the left and right of the engine fire in unison, which sets them apart. So, the ignition timing chart has the zero, ninety, two hundred and eighty degrees, and three hundred and eighty degrees positions. With this ignition sequence, the V4 mimics the sound of the MotoGP Desmosedici.
Chassis
Even the 2023 chassis redefinition of the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle and 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 S introduces several significant improvements. Aiming to improve on-track performance, certain technological decisions were informed by lessons learned in MotoGP and SBK. The end goal is clear: quicker timings, less effort, and higher consistency.
The renowned aluminum Front Frame is integrally joined to the chassis and relies on the Desmosedici Stradale for support. The lightweight magnesium front frame and the shell-cast aluminum seat post, attached at the top to the Front Frame and at the bottom through screws to the head of the rear bank, round out the chassis.
Öhlins pressurized fork
A hlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork is used on the Panigale V4 S, and it is compatible with the hlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic control system. The latter is the cutting-edge road sports bike right now. It employs a pressurized system, with a 25 mm piston controlling compression in the left leg and a 30 mm piston controlling extension in the right leg, to provide a stroke 5 mm longer than standard forks (125 mm).
This SBK-derived design reduces oil cavitation during intensive usage. In what way? Superior aid when using the brakes and excellent damping of road irregularities. What this means for riders is an enhanced sense of speed and comfort at the limit.
The redesigned fork’s enhanced 5 mm of travel allows for softer settings, allowing for a smoother ride and a more fantastic grip in challenging situations. Additionally, this fresh fork can provide a greater quantity of stroke, enhancing the sensation even during the most taxing braking segments.
The second-generation Smart EC 2.0. The system with OBTI (Objective Based Tuning Interface) circuitry comprises the new fork, the retained hlins TTX36 shock absorber, and the Ohlins electronic steering damper. The rider is afforded considerably more straightforward control with this approach since it operates “for objectives” and costs no extra for each click.
New chassis set-up for vigorous cornering
The pivot point of the swing arm of the new Panigale V4 is raised by 4 mm compared to the 2021 model. With this unique technological decision, the anti-squat effect is amplified, stabilizing the bike during acceleration and assisting the rider through all those throttle-open moments, such as directional changes and acceleration out of corners. Even though the pivot is now fixed, unchangeable, the rider has more leeway to adjust the suspension.
Cast aluminum wheels with a five-spoke design, a Sachs steering damper, and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock all contribute to the exceptional handling of the basic Panigale V4.
Tires and Wheels
The Panigale V4 S rides on Pirelli DIABLO TM Supercorsa SP tires sized 120/70 ZR17 up front and 200/60 ZR17 at the back.
Brembo Stylema
The new Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers with four 30 mm diameter pistons each function on 330 mm diameter discs on the front of the Panigale V4 ’22, providing excellent braking power. A 245 mm disc is clamped by a two-piston caliper at the back.
Ergonomics
The ergonomics of the Ducati Panigale V4 have undergone extensive research with the goals of enhancing the rider’s command of the bike during track sessions and maximizing the bike’s performance throughout a single lap and prolonged track usage.
The most noticeable differences are the reworked seat and tank.
Tank
To help riders of all sizes feel more secure under braking and enjoy longer, quicker rides, the fuel tank has been redesigned to increase capacity by 1 liter and provide an entirely new fit area compared to the 2021 model. The rider feels more at once with the bike and in the ideal aerodynamic position, thanks to the revised tank design. In addition, the hanging-off phase increases the arm contact area.
Saddle
The new and updated saddle’s covering and flatter design provide more comfortable riding and less forward movement while braking.
Electronics
Using a 6-axis inertial platform, the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle’s cutting-edge electronics package can instantaneously determine the bike’s roll, yaw, and pitch angles.
The riding phases are controlled by the electronic package, with their operational settings linked by default to the four riding modes (Race A, Race B, Sport, and Street).
High-resolution 5 inches of full-color TFT display control all of the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle’s features.
2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle – Price
The new 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle is available at $24,495 only.
2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Sports Motorcycle – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, four valves-per-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,103 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 53.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Power | 158.5 kW (215.5 hp) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 123.6 Nm (91.2 lb-ft) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Entire ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system |
| Exhaust | 4-2-1-2 system, with two catalytic converters and four lambda probes. |
| Gearbox | Six speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 |
| Primary drive | Straight-cut gears, Ratio 1.80:1 |
| Final drive | All-new chain 525, Front sprocket 16 & Rear sprocket 41 |
| Clutch | The new hydraulically controlled slipper & self-servo wet multi-plate clutch. Self-bleeding master cylinder. |
Chassis
| Frame | Aluminum alloy “Front Frame,” including optimized stiffnesses |
| Front Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm of chromed inner tubes |
| Front Wheel | 5-spoke light alloy 3.50″ x 17″ |
| Front Tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel | 5-spoke light alloy 6.00” x 17” |
| Rear Tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 |
| Wheel Travel (Front/Rear) | 120mm (4.7 inches) – 130mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front Brake | 2 x 330 mm of semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO. Self-bleeding master cylinder. |
| Rear Brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| Instrumentation | Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT color display |
Dimension
| Dry Weight | 175 kg (386 lb) |
| Curb Weight | 198.5 kg (437.6 lb) |
| Seat Height | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1.469 mm (57,8 in) |
| Rake | 24,5° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3,94 in) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 l – 4.49 gallon (US) |
| Number of Seats | Dual seats |
Equipment
| Safety Equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tire calibration |
| Standard Equipment | Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Chain guard |
| Provided Equipment | Passenger seat and footpegs kit |
| Ready for | Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heated grips |
Others
| 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) |
