Ducati Panigale V4 SP Rolls Out In India As A Powerful Track Weapon, Priced At INR 36.07 Lakhs

In India, demand for sports bikes and cars is growing at an impressive rate. The youth now clearly knows what they want and how to get it and that’s the sole reason why bike manufacturers such as Ducati has finally decided to introduce their best, performance-oriented Panigale V4 SP here. Priced at Rs.36.07 Lakhs (ex-showroom, pan India), it doesn’t sound pocket friendly at all. However, to know it better, then a test ride will ultimately justify the price tag to you.

Want to learn more about this absolute beast? Do check out all the details related to it down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ducati Panigale V4 SP has finally made its debut in India.
• To be powered by the 214HP, 1103cc four-cylinder engine.
• Several carbon fibre panels are also a part of this new bike.

Ducati Panigale V4 SP

Design, Features & Safety Aids

In terms of design, it remains similar to the standard Panigale V4 except for some minor upgrades in the form of new carbon fibre panels. For starters, the front mudguard, side wings and heel guards have been treated with carbon fibre to save some weight. Ducati has introduced the “Winter Test” livery on this bike to retain the overall exclusivity.

The headlights on the new Panigale V4 SP are obviously LED units. Further, other features including a 5-inch TFT rider’s display, cornering ABS, launch control, engine brake control, slide control etc. are also a part of the standard offering. Several optional accessories such as a carbon clutch cover and license plate holder holes also improve the overall practicality.

Hardware

To stop this powerful sports bike, Ducati is offering twin 330mm disc brakes (front) and a single 245mm disc at the back. For your information, the front brake is a Brembo unit with a remote adjustment feature onboard.

Also, sitting on the electronically adjustable inverted Ohlins fork and TTX36 unit sourced by the same brand, it does feel like a proper racing machine.

Engine

Powering this new track-focused bike is a potent 1103cc four-cylinder engine. According to the spec sheet, it is capable of churning out a massive 214HP @ 13,000RPM and 124Nm of peak torque @ 9,500RPM while being paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Ducati to make it even capable has decided to offer a dry clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter as standard.

To alter the overall performance, Panigale V4 SP will be featuring multiple ride modes that are modified to track every single detail related to its performance by using a data analyser kit.

Alternatives

In India, the all-new Ducati Panigale V4 SP will go head-on against the likes of BMW M 1000 RR. Want to learn more about it? Check out all the details down below.

BMW M 1000 RR

As we know that the demand for track weapons are improving with time, therefore, even BMW Motorrad has placed their bet on the capable M 1000 RR. Right now, the brand has priced it between Rs.42 Lakhs to Rs.45 Lakhs (ex-showroom, pan India) which is a lot more when compared to the new Panigale V4 SP.

At the heart, the BMW M 1000 RR uses a 999cc four-cylinder engine that is truly capable of producing 212.PS and 113Nm. Feature-wise, it is loaded with an all-LED lighting setup, three ride modes, 6.5-inch TFT rider’s display, launch control and dual-channel ABS among others. For more details related to this powerful sports bike, click here.

Specifications