Ducati Panigale V4 R
Ducati Panigale V4 R is a road-legal version of the WSBK race bike that is available on sale in India in limited counts of five units. It is priced at INR 51.87 lakhs (ex-showroom, India) that poses it against the sole rival in the segment, the MV Agusta F4 RC. Based on a reworked chassis, the motorcycle underpins tuned up 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R powertrain for 218bhp and 112Nm of torque. Designing is also slightly different from standard Panigale V4 with winglets in the fairing and larger windscreen to meet racing guidelines. The electronic package consists of cornering ABS, traction ...
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Launch Date : 22 Nov 2018
Ducati Panigale V4 R Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| Displacement (cc) | 998 |
| Engine Type | Euro 4 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4-2-1-2 System, With 2 Catalytic Converters And 2 Lambda Probes |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 Desmodromically Actuated Valves Per Cylinder |
| Maximum Power | 217.2 BHP @ 15250 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 112 NM @ 11500 RPM |
| Starter System | Self Start |
| Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Fuel Injection System. Twin Injectors Per Cylinder. Full Ride-By-Wire Elliptical Throttle Bodies With Aerodynamic Valves. Variable Length Intake System |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Gears | 6-Speed |
| Clutch | Hydraulically Controlled Slipper And Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch |
| Bore (mm) | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 48.4 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
| Chassis Type | Aluminum Alloy, Front Frame With Optimized Stiffnesses |
| Front Suspension | Fully Adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX Pressurized fork with TiN Treatment |
| Rear Suspension | Fully Adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Aluminium Single-sided Swingarm, Adjustable Pivot Position |
BRAKES
| Front Brake | 2 X 330 Mm Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-Piston Callipers With Bosch Cornering Abs Evo |
| Rear Brake | 245 Mm Disc, 2-Piston Calliper With Bosch Cornering Abs Evo |
TYRES AND WHEELS
| Front Tyre Size | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre Size | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
| Tyres Types | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
| Battery | Maintenance Free |
| Dashboard | Digital |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Weight (Kg) | 172 KG |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1471 |
COLOR
| Colors | R Livery |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 16 |
| Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 10.00 |
| Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 15.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Ducati Panigale V4 R
What’s Good:
The Panigale V4 R is an ultimate road-legal race bike from the Italian superbike maker Ducati. Here in India, it made available only in a limited count of five units at the price sticker of INR 51.87 lakh (ex-showroom). The Panigale V4 R is a perfect amalgamation of the Panigale V4 S styling and Ducati's racing DNA as claimed by the automaker.
- Real Piece of Supreme Engineering
- Most Powerful
- Pyramidal Chassis Structure
- Conventional Ohlins Racing Suspension
- Öhlins TTX 36 Rear Shock
- Forged Aluminum Wheels
- Cornering ABS EVO
- Ducati Wheelie Control
Power and Mileage:
The Panigale V4R is powered by a 998cc version of 90 degree V-4 unit that is the derivative of unit that propels the Ducati Desmosedici GP racer. However, the unit witnessed a host of alteration to get this form. The stroke measurement is altered while the bore kept identical. Moreover, the mill now uses lightweight titanium connecting rods which offers healthy rod length to stroke ratio that’s important for the health of an engine.
- 998cc Engine
- 221 hp at 15,250 rpm
- 82.6 PF torque at 11,500 rpm
Handling and Riding:
The Panigale V4 R is based on the same front frame pyramidal structure, however, it got machined in order to reduce its weight. The suspension setup which also a replaced units from old Ohlins active suspension to conventional racing Ohlins units also helped in shaving 1.5 pounds from the V4 R. Other than this, the bike also features forged aluminium wheels. The ride of a Panigale V4 R, of course, will a roller coaster ride with lots of power, acceleration and overall control provided with the equipped electronic package.
- 6D Bosch IMU (inertial measurement unit)
- Cornering ABS EVO
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
- Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
- Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO
- Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO
- Three Riding Modes Option
Safety:
The Panigale V4 R which is considered as a prototype of supreme engineering from Ducati, how can be doubt on safety ensured for the rider. The automaker tried its level best to keep the bike’s body weight low. Not even this, the V4 R that is a road legal race bike is equipped with prominent suspension setup from Ohlins and braking setup from Brembo. Moreover, the bike comes equipped with a comprehensive electronic package that not only safeguard one’s ride on the bike but also allows the rider to adjust tunings as per its suite.
Verdict:
The Panigale V4 R is a piece of art from Ducati which uses the brand’s supreme engineering. In my views, words would be less to explain the feeling one would get on this bike. A complete adrenaline flow, we could say that it's not meant for riders with soft hearts as it uses the whopping power of 221 hp along with 82.6 Pound-Feet of peak torque. The exclusivity of bike could be understood only by this that only five units of it offered for the Indian market.
