2023 Ducati Panigale V4R – 240 hp, 16,500 redline

In a riposte to the BMW Motorrad M1000RR, right here’s the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4R which is nearly as near the bikes Ducati Corse races within the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). That is achieved by means of a brand new efficiency oil developed by Shell in collaboration with the Corse group, which ensures a ten% discount in mechanical friction and will increase most energy an additional 3.5 hp.

Mixed with the racing solely exhaust system the Panigale V4R produces 240.5 hp in full race trim. In commonplace “road-going” setup, the brand new 998 cc Desmosedici Stradale R V-four will get a redline of 16,500 rpm in sixth gear (16,000 in different ratios offered within the race package) and delivers 218 hp at 15,500 rpm whereas remaining Euro-5 compliant relying on market particular laws.

Good points in horsepower comes from “gun drilled” titanium connecting rods – a primary ever for road-going bikes – taking a leaf from the armaments business with a 1.6 mm diameter oil gallery within the rod. The opening runs the size of the rod, permitting passage of oil from the top to the small finish, thereby bettering lubrication and reliability.

The pistons have a brand new geometry making them 5 grams lighter, a 2% discount in weight from earlier, decreasing inertia and rising engine velocity. Consumption cams get 1 mm larger raise which is mixed with 5 mm shorter, variable size, consumption trumpets. This improves respiration at excessive revs and will increase most energy when the Panigale V4R is fitted with the racing exhaust.

Weight is lowered by 800 grams within the dry clutch meeting which now comes with diameter and axial size smaller by 24 mm in diameter. The Panigale V4 R makes use of the identical gear ratios utilized by the WSBK racing Ducatis with first, second and sixth gears taller by 11.6%, 5.6& and 1.8%, respectively.

The aerodynamics package deal is revised with to supply larger effectivity with the brand new two-element wings – essential and flap – giving the identical aerodynamic load, however in a compact and thinner type with dimension lowered by 40% and 50%, respectively. The extractors within the decrease fairing has been modified and complies with the WSBK laws whereas on the left aspect, an air consumption cools the quickshifter sensor.

Within the suspension division, the forks and monoshock stay mechanically adjustable with the entrance Ohlins NPX25/30 fork getting 5 mm extra journey. The rear TTX36 shock absorber now will get a hydraulic preload adjuster and goes from 312 to 316 mm centre distance, giving 4 mm extra journey whereas adjusting the swingarm pivot to the +1 place will increase rear peak by 20 mm.

Gas tank capability goes as much as 17 litres and nonetheless maintains the uncooked, brushed aluminium end of the ‘R’ Panigale bikes. For observe use, the Panigale V4R will get expanded energy modes and a brand new “Observe Evo” show on the dashboard. Every gear will get particular engine mapping with revised Full, Excessive, Medium and Low energy supply modes and the brand new throttle management is 50% smaller with radial and axial clearances lowered.

For Panigale V4R riders who solely apply it to the racetrack, there may be the non-compulsory Ducati Efficiency DTC EVO 3 software program which permits fitment of slick and rain tyres. This prompts a flashing rear mild, as required by racing laws in case of rain, and replaces the Avenue Using Mode with Rain Mode in addition to including a Pit Pace Limiter.

Including the complete Akrapovic titanium exhaust reduces weight by 5 kg and comes with devoted mapping for racetrack use solely, affecting the traction, energy, wheelie and driving modes and ups energy to 237 hp. Weight saving can be seen within the magnesium wheels which cut back weight by 700 grams over the inventory light-weight cast aluminium gadgets.

A full set of efficiency equipment is accessible from the Ducati Efficiency catalogue, together with racing footpegs, Pit Cease accent package deal with tyre heaters and stands, and carbon-fibre bodywork together with brake cooling ducts. In Malaysia, the 2019 Ducati Panigale V4R was priced at RM299,000.