The 1103 cc, 218 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine brings technology developed through Ducati experience in MotoGP to the Panigale V4. The 90° V4 architecture, rotated backwards by 42°, is combined with the Desmodromic valve system, counter-rotating crankshaft and Twin Pulse firing order. Further refinements to the intake, exhaust and lubrication system increase power at high rpm, while the rev limit is raised by 500 rpm to 15,000 rpm in second to fifth gears, allowing the Desmosedici Stradale’s performance to be exploited for longer. In combination with a longer final drive ratio (17/42 vs the previous 16/41), the Panigale V4 reduces the number of gear changes through more technical sections of the circuit, turning the performance gain into a tangible advantage on track.

The new silencer with increased diameter (Ø 38 mm vs the previous Ø 36 mm) reduces the system’s back pressure and improves the efficiency of the Desmosedici Stradale at high rpm. A solution developed to boost performance and optimise power delivery in the higher, sportier rev range.

The Panigale V4 introduces the intake duct developed for the Panigale V4 R, which increases air pressure at the filter inlet and contributes to generating up to 1.3 additional horsepower at 300 km/h. The new aerodynamics package also adopts dual-profile winglets that are perfectly integrated into the fairing, now with larger and more efficient endplates.

The new high-flow air filter optimises intake flow and reduces pressure drop with respect to a conventional system. An intervention design to improve the efficiency of the Desmosedici Stradale at high rpm and contribute to achieving the maximum power of 218 hp.

Derived from the Superleggera V4 Centenario, the electronics package on the Panigale V4 introduces new control strategies designed to improve precision, stability and performance on track. New features include the Race Brake Control, with dedicated track strategies, and the Dynamic Engine Brake Control, which develops the engine brake management on corner entry. The Ducati Quick Shift uses the calibrations of the V4 R. All controls exploit the Ducati Vehicle Observer, the algorithm developed by Ducati Corse that allows for more accurate intervention and an even more efficient response when riding at the limit.

The new Dynamic Engine Brake Control (DEB) evolves the traditional concept of the engine brake by combining engine management with automatic rear brake activation. Thanks to the Ducati Vehicle Observer, it improves stability, precision and control into the corner, giving the rider greater confidence when braking hard.

A Front Frame with lateral stiffness reduced by 12% improves contact with the asphalt at extreme lean angles. The result is better grip, greater confidence when cornering and a more precise trajectory through every cornering phase. The new black finish emphasises the technical and racing character. On the Panigale V4 S, the semi-handlebars can be positioned 10 mm higher than the standard configuration. This configuration, reserved for track use, increases the steering leverage, improves bike control during more demanding riding phases and reduces physical effort during hard braking.

Lengthening the final drive ratio has allowed the wheelbase to be shortened by 8 mm, improving agility when changing direction.

The most customizable Panigale V4 ever. Eleven colour options, including five shades derived directly from Automobili Lamborghini’s Ad Personam programme, two exclusive liveries and a selection of homologated options installed directly in Borgo Panigale make it possible to create a unique configuration, factory-built and delivered complete in every detail.

The oil circuit has been recalibrated according to Ducati Corse’s philosophy in MotoGP whereby the oil flow rate is adjusted to minimise mechanical losses. In fact, on the 2027 Panigale V4 the maximum oil flow rate into the engine has been reduced by 10%, this too contributing to the increase in power.