2022 Ducati Panigale V4: THE EVOLUTION OF SPEED.
Introducing the new 2022 Ducati Panigale V4…
The Panigale V4 2022 represents the last step in the characteristic path of the Borgo Panigale sports bikes and it takes life from Ducati Corse long-time experience married to continuous knowledge and technology sharing from the world of racing directly to production bikes.
With the 2022 version, the Panigale V4 project completes the most significant evolution since its birth. The improvements involve all areas: aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics. The result is an even faster bike on the racetrack and at the same time more intuitive and less tiring for a wide range of riders. In short, it offers great and rewarding excitement to pro-rider and amateur alike.
AERODYNAMIC
Even more beautiful with new, more compact and efficient double-profile-design wings and redesigned extraction sockets to improve the cooling system.
ENGINE
Raised power to 215.5 hp at 13,000 rpm and new SBK gearbox with lengthened I, II and VI gear. New torque management strategy that guarantees the rider the possibility of always having the optimal thrust when opening the throttle.
CHASSIS
The pivot of the single-sided aluminum swingarm is positioned 4 mm higher. Equipped with the new Öhlins NPX 25/30 electronically controlled pressurised fork that uses a pressurized cartridge damping system with a 125 mm travel.
ERGONOMICS
Flatter seat and new tank shape in the rear portion to allow the rider to better anchor when braking and allowing him to ride faster and longer.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
New Power Mode logic with 4 engine configurations to satisfy all types of riders, from professionals to amateurs tackling their first track days.
TFT EQUIPMENT
SBK-style gear shift indicator. New graphics designed for the track to help the rider fine-tune the electronic controls.
The 2022 Panigale V4 represents the next step in the characteristic path of Borgo Panigale sport bikes, taking life from Ducati Corse’s long-time experience using continuous knowledge and technology-sharing from the world of racing, applied directly to production bikes. This new project expresses the uniqueness of a brand capable of winning the MotoGP constructors’ championship for the second consecutive time, while ensuring that every single element designed for competition can be transferred to motorcycles built for enthusiasts. The Panigale V4 is constantly refreshed and improved, just as it is in MotoGP and WorldSBK.
With the 2022 version, the Panigale V4 project completes the most significant evolution since its birth. The improvements involve all areas: aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics. The result is an even faster bike on the racetrack and at the same time a more intuitive and less tiring bike for a wide range of riders. In short, it offers rewarding excitement for professional and amateur alike.
These exclusive features have been confirmed though special testing on the Vallelunga race track in Italy. The 2021 Panigale V4 S and the 2022 version, both equipped with Pirelli SC1 tires, ridden by two testers, were joined by the pro-rider Michele Pirro (Ducati Official Tester). At the end of the day, it turned out that the first tester improved his best lap on the new 2022 Panigale V4 S by 0.9 seconds, and the second by 1.2 second, while Michele Pirro was faster by half a second, lapping just three seconds from his best time in Race 1 at Vallelunga during last year’s Italian Superbike Championship where he raced on the high-performing SCX compound.
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The Evolution of Ducati Never Stops: New Panigale V4
- With the 2022 version, the Panigale V4 project takes the most significant evolutionary step since its original unveiling, becoming even faster on the racetrack as well as more intuitive and less tiring for a wide range of sport riders
- The Panigale family is the maximum expression of the continuous exchange of information and technology from the world of racing to production bikes and, with the latest version, it continues its evolution year after year just as with Ducati Corse prototypes
- The new 2022 Panigale V4 has been improved in all areas, including aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics
The first new feature of the new 2022 Panigale V4 has to do with aerodynamics. Ducati engineers concentrated their hard work on the fairing, which now integrates more compact and thinner double-profile design wings with increased efficiency: this update guarantees the same vertical load, up to 81 lbs at 186 mph (37 kg at 300 km/h). Furthermore, the lower part of the fairing features redesigned extraction sockets to improve the cooling system and, as a result, the performance of the engine, particularly on track days.
Ergonomics has also been a core focus of in-depth development with the aim of improving the control of the bike during track sessions to allow the rider to get the most out of the Panigale V4’s performance, both on a single lap and heavy use on the track.
The seat has a flatter shape with different coating, to further support the rider when braking and allow easier movement of the body. Compared to the 2021 version, the tank has a new shape in the rear portion to allow the rider to better anchor when braking and allowing the rider to drive faster and longer. Thanks to these new ergonomics, the rider is also completely integrated into the bike and therefore more comfortable when riding in general; even the contact area of the arms when leaning completely outside the curves has been enhanced.
The heart of the bike is represented by 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale MotoGP-derived engine which has undergone a series of updates. The Desmosedici Stradale completes a further evolution for 2022, thanks to the introduction of dedicated technical elements that allow superior performance on track with an instant response to throttle requests.
The new SBK gearbox has been updated with lengthened first, second and sixth gear to be faster on track with a new torque management strategy that guarantees the rider the possibility of always having the optimal thrust when opening the throttle. Thanks to these interventions and a new dedicated mapping, the Desmosedici Stradale delivers 210 hp at 12,500 rpm. The engine also delivers torque of 90.6 lb-ft at 11,000 rpm.
A notable detail about the evolution of the new 2022 engine is the adoption of a new gearbox that provides for a lengthening of the ratio for first, second and sixth gears. This new SBK gear ratio is more “racing-oriented” and more suitable for use on track. The first gear has been lengthened by 11.6%, while the second by 5.6%. Thanks to this new gearbox, it is now easier to tackle the tightest corners in first gear, enjoying greater engine braking and better acceleration out of corners. The smaller jump in speed between the first two ratios allows the DQS, equipped with new calibration, to work more effectively, offering better performance. Lastly, sixth gear has been lengthened by 1.8% allowing a superior top speed than the 2021 Panigale V4.
A new Power Modes logic has been implemented on the 2022 Panigale V4 which provides for four engine configurations: Full, High, Medium, and Low. The Full and Low configurations are newly designed while the High and Medium configurations use a new strategy. The Full Power Mode is the sportiest ever adopted by a Panigale V4 and allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. A new Ride by Wire map management system has been developed for the High and Medium Power Modes; now dedicated to each of the six gears, which guarantees the rider the possibility of always having optimal thrust when opening the throttle. The Low Power Mode has been conceived to make road riding even more enjoyable, limiting maximum power of the bike to 150 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle response.
The performance of the Desmosedici Stradale can be further improved thanks to the racing exhaust systems contained in the Ducati Performance catalog. In order to offer everyone the opportunity to ride with a full racing exhaust even on circuits with tighter noise limits, a new DP3 exhaust system is available, completely in titanium, developed in collaboration with Akrapovič, which falls within the 105 dB noise limit (102 dB with the dB killer fitted). The new exhaust is equipped with high silencers alongside the tail and ensures a power increase of 18 hp, bringing the maximum value to 228 hp, while the maximum torque value rises to 96.6 lb-ft (131 Nm), with an overall weight reduction of 11 lbs. (5 kg). This new exhaust is added to the more compact full racing version already available in the catalogue, that extends under the engine and is also made entirely from titanium by Akrapovič, which at the same performance levels reduces weight by 13.2 lbs. (6kg) and has a noise level of 109 dB which drops to 107 dB when the dB-killer is installed.
The Desmosedici Stradale is also a structural element of the chassis and directly connected with the aluminum front frame. The chassis is completed by the lightweight front frame made of magnesium and the seat post in cast aluminum.
The new Panigale V4 S is equipped with the new Öhlins NPX 25/30 electronically controlled pressurized fork that uses a pressurized cartridge damping system derived from that of Öhlins racing forks, minimizing the risk of oil cavitation compared to a traditional model. The result is improved braking support and at the same time better absorption of bumps, which translates into a better riding feeling for the rider.
The new fork has 5 inches (125 mm) travel, +0.2 inches (5 mm) compared to the 2021 Panigale V4, and it can adopt softer settings (the stiffness of the springs have gone from 10 to 9.5 N / mm) improving the smoothness of the response even on rough tarmac, and the grip in critical conditions, and it can also offer increased feeling in the most demanding braking sections.
The new fork works in combination with the Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and the Öhlins steering damper, both with event-based control system. This system offers the rider the opportunity to customize the suspension intervention according to different riding situations (braking, cornering, acceleration), as well as changing the operating parameters of the hardware components. For the rider, this means a higher level of control over the dynamics of the bike for the benefit of road safety and lap times on the racetrack.
The pivot of the single-sided aluminum swingarm is positioned 0.2 inches (4 mm) higher than that of the 2021 version. This increases the anti-squat action, namely the reduction of the lowering of the rear, stabilizing the bike in acceleration.
The Panigale V4 S is equipped with 3-spoke forged aluminum alloy wheels and fitted with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires (120/70 ZR17 front and 200/60 ZR 17 rear). The braking system is equipped with Brembo Stylema® monobloc calipers at the front with four 1.2-inch (30 mm) diameter pistons each working on 13-inch (330 mm) diameter discs, ensuring exceptional braking power, while at the rear, a single 10-inch (245 mm) disc with 2-piston caliper.
Even the standard Panigale V4 features a state-of-the-art chassis, which includes: 1.7 inch (43 mm) fully-adjustable Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), Sachs steering damper, Sachs monoshock (also fully adjustable) and cast aluminum rims with a 5-spoke design.
The 2022 Panigale V4 is equipped with latest-generation electronic package based on the use of a 6-axis inertial platform capable of instantly detecting roll, yaw and pitch angles of the motorcycle in space. The electronic package includes controls that manage all the riding phases, whose operating parameters are connected by default to the four Riding Modes available (Race A, Race B, Sport, Street).
These parameters can be viewed even more effectively thanks to the improved dashboard, which features a new distribution of the functions of the external lights. Also, Ducati technicians introduced an additional Info Mode, developed through MotoGP riders’ suggestions, named “Track Evo,” an option added to the existing Road and Track settings.
In the “Track Evo” screen, the tachometer moves on a horizontal scale positioned in the highest part of the instrument, which is the most visible, and the indication of the gear engaged is in the center of the screen. On the right area there are four sectors of different colors, each dedicated to an electronic control (DTC, DWC, DSC, EBC). These sectors light up individually when the electronics are working on a certain parameter, remaining on for the time necessary for the rider to identify which indicator is activated. This signaling mode facilitates the user’s task in understanding the control that has actually worked to allow him to intervene more precisely and punctually on the choice of the optimal level and to obtain better performance more quickly. The left sector completes the information with the stopwatch, the number of laps completed and the speed.
To make the gear change indication clearer a green LED positioned on the left side of the dashboard has been introduced. This solution is even more visible and precise in feedback.
Even the look of the bike has been revamped, with a further dose of aggressive flavor. The unprecedented graphic design conceived by the Ducati Centro Stile includes black color for the logos applied to the full red fairings, a double fabric saddle (two-tone on the S version) and, again for the S version, the red tag on the black rims.
The Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S will be available in North America starting in February 2022 in the classic Ducati Red color. United States pricing for the Panigale V4 will start at $23,295, with the Panigale V4 S starting at $29,995. Canadian pricing will start at CAD $26,495 for the Panigale V4, and the Panigale V4 S pricing will start at CAD $33,895.
The Panigale V4 can be equipped with the accessories included in the Ducati Performance catalog. It includes both homologated components and pure racing elements designed for circuit riders.
Among a wide range of accessories, Ducati offers leather suits (with airbag systems available), helmets, boots and gloves, all in the name of safety. Ducati meets all riders’ needs, from the racetrack to on-road adventures, with the perfect outfit to be an official Ducati rider.
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Design
The 2022 Panigale V4 undergoes significant changes that redesign its style, making the bike more aesthetically aggressive. The brand-new graphic project designed by the Ducati Centro Stile includes black logos applied to the full red fairings, double fabric saddle (two-tone on the S version) and, again for the S version, the red tag on the black rims.
Aerodynamics
The aggressive look is also enhanced by the work developed on the fairing, which has been refreshed compared to the previous model to improve the aerodynamic set-up following the continuous updates made in MotoGP. In this new version the bike integrates more compact and thinner double-profile-design wings with increased efficiency, which guarantee the same vertical load, up to 81 lbs at 186 mph (37 kg at 300 km/h.) The lower part of the fairing also features revised extraction sockets to improve cooling and therefore the performance of the engine, especially on a racetrack.
On the Panigale V4 every single detail has its own value, for example, the small opening on the left side of the fairing allows keep the temperatures of the Quickshifter sensor under control during heavy on-track use.
Ergonomics
Ergonomics has been the subject of in-depth research and development by Ducati engineers, with the aim of improving the control of the bike in the most important phases of track riding and to allow the rider to get the most out of the Panigale V4’s performance even during a long session. The main changes, in particular, concern the saddle and the fuel tank, which have been both redesigned. The former has now a flatter shape and an improved coating, which grants easier movement of the rider’s body and reduces the rider’s tendency to move forward when braking.
The fuel tank has instead a new shape that gives it more capacity, +0.3 gallons (+1 litre) and offers a completely different fit area compared to the 2021 version, allowing riders of all sizes to better anchor under braking and to drive faster and longer. Thanks to these new ergonomics, the rider is also better integrated into the bike and is therefore more comfortable in the best aerodynamic position. In addition, the contact area of the arms during “hanging-off” is also improved.
Engine
The heart of the bike is represented by 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale MotoGP-derived engine, which has undergone a series of updates. The Desmosedici Stradale completes a further evolution for 2022, thanks to the introduction of dedicated technical elements allow superior performance on track with an instant response to throttle requests.
The new SBK gearbox has been updated with lengthened first, second and sixth gear to be faster on track with a new torque management strategy that guarantees the rider the possibility of always having the optimal thrust when opening the throttle.
Thanks to these modifications along with dedicated engine calibration, the Desmosedici Stradale sees its maximum power of 210 hp at 12,500 rpm. The engine also delivers a torque of 90.6 lb-ft at 11,000 rpm.
One of the most distinctive innovations introduced by the 2022 engine concerns the adoption of a new gearbox that provides for a lengthening of the ratios for the first, second and sixth gears, among the main innovation introduced by the 2022 engine. This type of gear ratio is Panigale V4 R-derived – ridden in SBK World Championship – with results that are more track-oriented, with ratios more suitable for on-track use and racing.
Turning to in-depth details: the first gear has been lengthened by 11.6%, while the second by 5.6%. Thanks to this new gearbox, it is now easier to tackle the tightest corners in first gear, enjoying better engine braking as well as acceleration out of corners. Furthermore, the smaller revs difference between the first two ratios allows the new calibrated DQS to work more effectively, offering rewarding results. Lastly, sixth gear has been lengthened by 1.8% allowing a superior top speed than the 2021 Panigale V4.
New Power Modes logic
A new Power Mode logic has been implemented on the 2022 Panigale V4 which provides for four engine configurations: Full, High, Medium, Low. The Full and Low configurations are newly designed while the High and Medium configurations use a new strategy. Full Power Mode is the sportiest ever adopted by a Panigale V4 and allows the engine to express its full potential with torque curves without electronic filters, except for first gear. A
new Ride by Wire map management system has been developed for the High and Medium Power Modes; now dedicated to each of the six gears, which guarantees the rider the possibility of always having optimal thrust when opening the throttle. The Low Power Mode, on the other hand, has been conceived to make road riding even more enjoyable, limiting the maximum power of the bike to 150 hp and offering a particularly manageable throttle
response.
Ducati Performance racing exhaust systems
The performance of the Desmosedici Stradale can be further improved thanks to the racing exhaust systems contained in the Ducati Performance catalog. In order to offer everyone the opportunity to ride with a full racing exhaust even on circuits with tighter noise limits, a new DP3 exhaust system is available, completely in titanium, developed in collaboration with Akrapovič, which falls within the 105 dB noise limit (102 dB with the dB killer fitted).
The new exhaust is equipped with high silencers alongside the tail and ensures a power increase of 18 hp, bringing the maximum value to 228 hp, while the maximum torque value rises to 96.6 lb-ft (131 Nm), with an overall weight reduction of 11 lbs. (5 kg). This new exhaust is added to the more compact full racing version already available in the catalogue, that extends under the engine and is also made entirely from titanium by Akrapovič, which at the same performance levels reduces weight by 13.2 lbs. (6kg) and has a noise level of 109 dB which drops to 107 dB when the dB-killer is installed.
Chassis
The redefined 2022 Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S chassis brings numerous important innovations. Specific technical choices are the result of experiences honed in MotoGP and SBK and are aimed at improving on-track performance. The final goal was very clear: better times, achieved with less effort and with greater consistency.
The Desmosedici Stradale is a stressed element of the chassis and the aluminum Front Frame is directly connected to it. The chassis is completed by a lightweight magnesium front frame and a seat post made of shell-cast aluminum, fixed at the top to the Front Frame and screwed below to the head of the rear bank.
The S version of the Panigale V4 adopts an Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork, which fits into the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic control system. This latter currently represents the state-of-the-art for road sports bikes. It has an increased stroke of 0.2 inches (5 mm) with the respect to traditional forks (5 inches / 125 mm) and uses a pressurized system, with a 1-inch (25 mm) piston to manage the compression in the left leg and a 1.2-inch (30 mm) piston to manage the extension in the right leg. This layout is SBK-derived and minimizes the risk of oil cavitation during heavier use. The result is better braking support and at the same time great absorption of road bumps. All this translates into a greater riding feeling, greater speed and increased ease in pushing to the limit. Thanks to the increased travel of 0.2 inches (5 mm), the new fork can adopt softer settings (the stiffness of the springs has increased from 10 to 9.5 N / mm) improving the ability to achieve smoother riding and better grip in critical conditions. This news fork is also able to offer an extra amount of stroke that increases the feeling in the most demanding braking sections.
The new fork, combined with the maintained Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber and with the electronic steering damper, also Öhlins, generate the Smart EC 2.0. second-generation system of the featuring OBTI (Objective Based Tuning Interface) logic. This system works “for objectives” and no more per click allows the rider a much more intuitive management than traditional systems.
On the new Panigale V4 the swingarm pivot is positioned 0.2 inches (4 mm) higher than that of the 2021 bike. This special technical choice increases the anti-squat effect, stabilizing the bike in acceleration and helping the rider in all those throttle-open phases: changes of direction, out-of-corners acceleration. This new position of the pivot (which is fixed and non-adjustable) allows the biker to increase the opportunity of adjusting the suspension.
The Panigale V4 S is equipped with 3-spoke forged aluminum alloy wheels and fitted with Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa SP tires in 120/70 ZR17 front and 200/60 ZR 17 rear sizes. As for the braking system, the bike mounts Brembo Stylema® monobloc calipers at the front with four 1.2-inch (30 mm) diameter pistons each working on 13-inch (330 mm) diameter discs, ensuring exceptional braking power. At the rear we find a single 10-inch (245 mm) disc with 2-piston caliper.
The standard Panigale V4 also features an absolutely outstanding chassis and is equipped with the 1.7-inch (43 mm) diameter fully-adjustable Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF), Sachs steering damper, fully-adjustable Sachs monoshock and cast aluminum rims with a 5-spoke design.
Electronics
The Panigale V4 features a latest-generation electronics package based on a 6-axis inertial platform which instantly detects the bike’s roll, yaw and pitch angles. The electronics package oversees every aspect of the ride: some controls supervize start, acceleration and braking, others govern traction and others again lend a helping hand on corners and out-of-the-corner stretches.
› ABS Cornering EVO
› Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3
› Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
› Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
› Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
› Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2
› Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO
› Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO
ABS Cornering EVO
Cornering ABS EVO can be set at three different levels to fully satisfy rider needs on road or racetrack, even under critical low-grip conditions.
Level 3 is intended for road use or in circumstances where there is little grip, ensuring the safest, most stable braking. Levels 2 and 1 prioritize braking power and are better suited to sports riding on high-grip surfaces and racetracks. Selecting Level 2 lets riders drift into corners safely and enjoy enhanced sports riding performance.
Recommended for track sessions, ABS level 1 restricts ABS intervention to the front brake only, yet retains the Cornering function to allow super-hard braking up to and past the turn-in and recovery from any riding errors. Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3 The DTC EVO 3 is derived from the Ducati Corse experience and has a refined strategy that intervenes in the midcorner throttle reopening phase to manage the Desmosedici Stradale’s clearance recovery in a gentle way, modulating the torque delivered and avoiding the peak as to make acceleration out of corners even easier and more
predictable.
While exiting a bend, when you open the throttle, as can happen at the end of the clearance recovery phase of the “drive line,” there is unwanted and unexpected slippage of the rear wheel due to the acceleration peak of the crankshaft, which disturbs the rider when they are reopening the accelerator.
The new software predictively adjusts the torque delivered, calibrating the angular acceleration of the crankshaft in order to make the clearance recovery phase fluid, this translates into a more neutral behavior when exiting corners with a better feeling for the rider.
The new strategy is active in all levels of the DTC indicated for dry track (levels 1 to 4) and in that for wet track with “rain” tires (level 7).
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
This system assists riders by controlling the torque delivered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine according to slide angle. Its purpose is to improve out-of-the-bend performance by preventing slide angles that would otherwise be difficult to handle.
The DSC relies on the inertial platform that provides the vehicle control unit with crucial information on bike dynamics (such as lean angle, acceleration and much more). Thanks to this data – and depending on the userselected level – DSC extends the performance range of the bike for all riders, providing improved assistance under extreme riding conditions.
DSC has two different settings: switching from level 1 to level 2 gives easier control of slide angles that would otherwise be hard to manage.
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
The Panigale V4 is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO). Using the data feed from the inertial platform, this system keeps wheelies under control while maximizing acceleration easily and safely. DWC EVO provides more accurate wheelie readings; it thus exerts more precise control to ensure the bike responds faster to rider input.
Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
This 3-level system ensures lightning-fast starts, letting the rider focus on releasing the clutch. Once set, all the rider has to do is engage first gear and open the throttle. During the initial moving-off stage, as the rider modulates clutch release, DPL stabilizes the Desmosedici Stradale engine at optimal revs according to the selected level. In the second stage, when the clutch has been fully released, DPL controls torque delivery to maximize acceleration on the basis of the selected level.
DPL makes use of DWC functions and always keeps DTC active so as to ensure complete safety at all times.
Automatic system disengagement occurs above the end-of-start speed, or once third gear is selected. To protect the clutch, a specially developed algorithm allows only a limited number of consecutive starts. The number of available starts is reset when the bike is ridden routinely.
The DPL has three different settings and is activated by pressing the specific key on the right-hand switchgear.
Level 1 favors high-performance starts, level 3 is safer and more stable.
Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2
DQS EVO 2 with up/down function, developed for the Panigale V4, uses lean angle data to maximize bike stability when shifting gears through the bends. In addition to minimizing shift times, DQS EVO 2 allows clutchless downshifts, making hard braking more effective than ever.
Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO The EBC (Engine Brake Control) system was developed to help riders optimize bike stability under extreme turn-in
conditions; it does so by balancing the forces applied to the rear tire under severe Desmosedici Stradale engine braking conditions.
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO
Electronic suspension offers a choice between manual “Fixed” mode – which allows for “virtual-click” manual adjustment (32 clicks between fully open and fully closed for the suspension and 10 for the shock absorber) of compression, rebound and steering damping – and automatic “Dynamic” mode.
When “Dynamic” mode is selected the system automatically adjusts – on the basis of information received from the inertial platform and other sensors – compression and rebound damping in response to riding style.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system has the considerable advantage of letting riders customize the intensity of suspension response to individual ride events (braking, cornering, acceleration) and letting them modify the operating parameters of individual hardware components. This gives the rider access to next-level dynamic bike control, augmenting on-road safety and shortening track lap times.
RIDING MODES
Riding Mode Race A – Race A riding mode in its default configuration was developed for experienced riders who want to exploit the full potential of the bike on the track. By selecting Race A, the rider can count on all the engine power with direct ride-by-wire response when the throttle is opened. Race A mode provides for an electronics setting aimed at achieving maximum performance on track with consistent asphalt and high grip, without
decreasing the level of safety, with the ABS intervening only on the front wheel to offer maximum braking performance, but with the Cornering feature always active. The DES system adjustments, on the “S” version, are set up with a high contribution of dynamic control in the acceleration and braking phases to ensure stability and precision even in the most forced maneuvers.
Riding Mode Race B – by selecting the Riding Mode Race B the rider can count on all the engine power but with reduced torque delivery in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear compared to Race A, in order to make the bike more manageable during long sessions on the track, on circuits with characteristics that favor cornering rather than strong acceleration or characterized by irregular or low-grip surfaces. The electronic controls are set up in such a way as to allow even less experienced riders an effective and spectacular riding style. The DES system adjustments guarantee riding safety and high levels of grip even on bumpy or slippery conditions.
Riding Mode Sport – Selecting Sport gives the rider 210 hp, with direct sport-style Ride by Wire throttle response and, on the S version, a sport style suspension set-up. Electronic control settings allow even less experienced riders to enjoy effective, spectacular handling. In Sport mode, for example, the Slide by Brake function is engaged, allowing riders to drift into corners safely. Rear wheel lift detection during braking is on and the ABS Cornering function is set to maximise cornering performance.
Street Riding Mode – Street Riding Mode is recommended when riding the Panigale V4 on the streets. As with Sport Riding Mode, this Riding Mode gives the rider 150 hp and progressive Ride by Wire throttle response; on the Panigale V4 S version it features a suspension set-up that is well suited to bumpy or pitted roads. Electronic control settings ensure grip and stability to maximize safety.
Latest-generation TFT dashboard
The dashboard of the 2022 Panigale V4 has undergone several changes. The first concerns the hardware, with a new distribution of the functions of the external lights. The software which features an interface characterized by a new “Track Evo” Info Mode is added to the existing Road and Track settings. Directly derived from that of the Superleggera V4 with a design close to that of the Desmosedici MotoGP, this screen offers a graphic layout of the TFT display conceived to provide an immediate view of the information, also reporting the instant speed data. It is also road-use approved.
In the “Track Evo” screen, the tachometer moves on a horizontal scale positioned in the highest part of the instrument, which is the most visible, and the indication of the gear engaged is in the center of the screen. On the right area there are four sectors of different colors, each dedicated to an electronic control (DTC, DWC, DSC, EBC).
These sectors light up individually when the electronics are working on a certain parameter, remaining on for the time necessary for the rider to identify which indicator is activated. This signaling mode facilitates the user’s task in understanding the control that has actually worked to allow him to intervene more precisely and punctually on the choice of the optimal level and to obtain better performance more quickly. The left sector completes the information with the stopwatch, the number of laps completed and the speed.
With the aim to make the gear shift indication clearer, a green LED positioned on the left side of the dashboard has been introduced. This solution contributes to give even more visible and precise feedback, allowing even more precise gear shifting. In the top right area, on the other hand, there is the red LED that indicates overspeed.
The rider can choose which screen to combine with the various Riding Modes. Ducati Lap Timer GPS (DLT GPS) The DLT GPS feature automatically records and saves lap times and displays them directly on the dashboard each time the bike crosses the finish line, the coordinates of which are set by pressing the flasher button. If a lap time is the best of the current track session, the Best Lap function causes it to flash for 5 seconds. At every lap – for a total of 15 consecutive laps – DLT GPS records lap time, maximum rpm and maximum speed; the information can be called up from the relevant menu. DLT is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.
Ducati Data Analyser + GPS (DDA+ GPS)
The Ducati Data Analyser + GPS (DDA + GPS) allows assessment of bike and rider performance by showing traces for specific data items. DDA + GPS is a vital on-track performance monitoring tool. Not only does it automatically display and record Panigale V4 lap times, it also saves other data traces such as throttle opening, bike speed, engine rpm, selected gear, engine temperature, distance travelled, rpm and DTC. DDA + GPS is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Panigale V4 versatility is also evident in the fact that it’s ready for the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). This lets riders take incoming calls, select and listen to music or receive text messages via a Bluetooth link.
When the rider mounts the motorcycle the smartphone automatically connects to the bike via Bluetooth, letting the rider control the main multimedia functions. The TFT display shows the music being played, the new text message icon or caller’s name. Phone call audio and music are transmitted to helmet earpieces. The DMS is available as an accessory throughout the Panigale V4 range.
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $23295 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $26495 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £20995 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, 4 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. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes.
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 525; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm 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 calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
175 kg (386 lb)
Kerb 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
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, Auto tyre 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
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check (Desmoservice)
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km
Consumption
7,6 l/100 km
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, 4 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. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes.
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 525; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm 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 calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
175 kg (386 lb)
Kerb 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
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, Auto tyre 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
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check (Desmoservice)
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km
Consumption
7,6 l/100 km
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Type
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, 4 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. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system
Exhaust
4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes.
Gearbox
6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1
Ratio
1=36/15 2=34/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=27/22
Final drive
Chain 525; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.
Frame
Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses
Front suspension
Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork 43 mm chromed inner tubes
Front Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel
5-spokes light alloy 6.00” x 17”
Rear Tyre
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear)
120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in)
Front Brake
2 x 330 mm 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 calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO
Instrumentation
Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display
Dry Weight
175 kg (386 lb)
Kerb 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
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, Auto tyre 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
Warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check (Desmoservice)
24,000 km (15,000 mi)
Standard
Euro 5
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km
Consumption
7,6 l/100 km
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