By releasing the Ducati 2021 Panigale V4 SP Sports Bike, which has the letters “SP” (Sport Production), once again at the firing of the Ducati Super Sports Bike, Ducati added to the Panigale V4 family. The designation was initially used on the floor Ducati 851 to identify the models that served as the basis for creating the racing motorcycles used in the Sport Production Championships, which are modern. It was the predecessor of Superstock. Even today, Ducati production bikes with special technical equipment that make it faster on the track are identified by the acronym “SP.”
According to this principle, the Panigale V4 SP differs from the Panigale V4 S MY21 not only in terms of dedicated leverage and bullet steering head, which indicates the progressive number of the motorcycle but also the chassis material-rich equipment. The engine is intended to increase the motorcycle’s dynamic performance when used on the track. The unique technology of Panigale V4 SP enables it to lose 1 kg weight compared to Panigale V4 S, which reduces the motorcycle’s dry weight to 173 kg.
Ducati 2021 Panigale V4 SP Sports Bike – Features and Specs
Color
Winter Test Lever Matte Black with bright red highlights and an exposed brushed aluminum fuel tank are the primary colors.
Equipment
- It is made of a steering head bullet which shows the progress number of the motorcycle.
- The exposed fuel tank is made of brushed aluminum
- Special seat with “V4 SP” branding
- Feathers made of carbon
- Front mudguard made of carbon fiber
- Dry Clutch STM-EVO SBK
- Final transmission using 520 pitch chain, a special sprocket, and a unique crown
- Five split spokes and carbon fiber wheel
- Front Brake Calipers by Brembo Style
Winter Test Livery
The Panigale V4 SP has a unique lever called the “Winter Test,” modeled by the Ducati Corse motorcycles used in the pre-season testing of the MotoGP and SBK Championships.
Although the bright red highlights that point to the tail, tank, and firing point the red color of the Borgo Panigale racing motorcycles, the “full black” appearance of the Matt Black of the fairings and carbon rims contrasts with the brightness of the formation. Brushed aluminum tank. The “V4 SP” mark, unique to the material, is personal on the set, and the Italian flag, which is also present on the factory Panigale V4 R SBK motorcycles, has been incorporated into the carbon wings.
Engine
The 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, compliant with Euro 5 European anti-pollution standards, powers the Panigale V4 SP. A counter-rotating crankshaft and “Twin Plus” firing configuration set this 90 ° V4 apart from its peers. It is derived from MotoGP. The engine can produce 12.6 Kgm of torque at 9,500 rpm and 214 hp at 13,000 rpm.
A billet aluminum STM EVO-SBK dry clutch is used in 90 ° V4 of Panigale V4 SP. Compared to the wet grip of the Panigale V4 S, the dry clutch ensures greater flow in all “off-throttle” phases. It provides a more efficient anti-hop function, even during highly aggressive fluctuations. It also offers the option to customize the “mechanical” engine brake level by selecting the various secondary springs provided in the Ducati Performance Catalog.
Chassis
The advanced technical components of the Ducati Superleggera V4 include the chassis of the Panigale V4 SP, including a carbon wheel, Brembo Stylema R® front brake caliper, and a Brembo brake pump with MCS system. The list includes premium adjustable aluminum rider foot pegs with carbon heel protectors and built-in steering heads with the bike’s progress number.
To make the invaluable Panigale V4 SP wheels, high-strength carbon fiber and aluminum hubs are attached to the composite material, which has five split spokes. The Panigale V4 S’s forged aluminum wheels and the Panigale V4’s aluminum wheels allow a weight loss of 1.4 kg compared to 3.4 kg, which benefits agility and lightness when changing lanes.
Electronics
The Panigale V4 MY2021 range has a new riding mode strategy that lets riders quickly compare two alternate configurations on the track to choose the ideal setup. This strategy manages the operating settings of each control. In addition to the pre-existing Sport and Street Riding modes, the Race Riding mode is divided into two separate maps for track use (Race A and Race B). The two maps are now freely comparable in individual parameters.
In addition, the Ducati Traction Control EVO 3 (DTC EVO 3), designed for MY2021, is used on the Panigale V4 SP. To prevent a boost peak after the clearance of Desmosedici Stradale has been restored, this method intervenes during the throttle reopening period in the middle of the curve. It makes corner exit acceleration much easier and more predictable.
Ducati 2021 Panigale V4 SP Sports Bike – Price
The new Ducati 2021 Panigale V4 SP Sports Motorcycle is available for $37,000 only.
Ducati 2021 Panigale V4 SP Sports Bike – 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 | 157.5 kW (214 hp) @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 124.0 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Entire ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. The variable length intake system |
| Exhaust | 4-2-1-2 system, with two catalytic converters and two lambda probes |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Six speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 |
| Primary drive | Straight-cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1 |
| Ratio | 1=38/14, 2=36/17, 3=33/19, 4=32/21, 5=30/22, 6=30/24 |
| Final drive | Chain 520; Front sprocket 16 and Rear sprocket 41 |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch. Self-bleeding master cylinder. |
Chassis
| Frame | Aluminum alloy “Front Frame,” including optimized stiffnesses |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable fork featuring TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode |
| Front-wheel | 5-split spoke carbon fiber 3.50″ x 17″ |
| Front tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel | 5-split spoke carbon fiber 6.00″ x 17″ |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 |
| Wheel travel (front/rear) | 120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Front brake | 3 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® R 4-piston calipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO. Self-bleeding Brembo MCS 19.21 master cylinder. |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Cornering ABS EVO |
| Instrumentation | Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT color display |
Dimensions and weights
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 194 kg (427 lb) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1.469 mm (57,8 in) |
| Rake | 24,5° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3,94 in) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16 l – 4.23 gallon (US) |
| Number of seats | Single seat |
Equipment
| Safety equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, 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), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Racing style handle grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber wheels, Carbon fiber front mudguard, Wings in carbon fiber, Adjustable rider footpegs in aluminum with heel guard in carbon fiber, Billet aluminum steering stem with bike number. |
| Additional equipment | Machined mirror block-off plates, License plate mount removal plug, Carbon fiber clutch cover, Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+) with GPS module |
| Ready for | Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft, Heated grips |
Warranty and maintenance
| Warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Maintenance service intervals | 12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months |
| Desmoservice | 24,000 km (15,000 mi) |
Emissions and Consumption
| Standard | – |
| Co2 emissions | – |
| Consumption | – |
