The Ducati Panigale V2 is finally launched in India and it is priced at Rs. 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). For reference, the Ducati 959 Panigale was priced at Rs. 14.74 lakh when it was on sale. The Panigale V2 supersport is the first BS6 Ducati model to be launched in India. It replaces the 959 Panigale and from what we hear, is a hoot to ride. Ducati has begun pre-bookings at all its nine dealerships in India for the motorcycle. Interested customers can pay Rs. 1 lakh and pre-book the motorcycle. We tell you everything you need to know about the motorcycle.
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(The design of the Panigale V2 is inspired by the Panigale V4)
The design has been re-worked to a large extent. The Panigale V2 actually now resembles its elder sibling, the Panigale V4. The fairing has been redesigned and the headlamp cluster has been slightly tweaked as well. The other substantial change is that the Panigale V2 now gets a single-sided swingarm like the Panigale V2 while the 959 Panigale had a conventional swingarm. The exhaust unit too is new and sits snug below the engine. The handlebar also gets a Sachs steering damper for better control.
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(The 955 cc L-Twin makes 155 bhp and 104 Nm)
The Ducati Panigale V2 gets a 955 cc super-quaddro L-twin motor that makes 155 bhp at 10,750 rpm and has a peak torque output of 104 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The peak power and torque go up by 5 bhp and 2 Nm. The USP is that the motorcycle has a dry weight of just 176 kg, which means the power to weight ratio will be incredible. The engine is Euro V or BS6 compliant and gets a few new components as well.
(The 4.3-inch touchscreen instrument console is new and can be used to adjust riding parameters)
It also features the same electronics suite as the bigger Panigale V4, and gets a reworked traction control system, which is said to be better than the one on the 959 Panigale. The electronics package includes 6-axis inertial measurement-assisted traction control, called the Ducati Traction Control EVO 2, wheelie control, and cornering ABS. Also included is a bi-directional up/down quick-shifter as well as engine braking control. There are three riding modes on offer, which are Race, Sport and Street. The components for each riding mode can be adjusted via the new 4.3-inch TFT instrument console.
(One of the big changes is the fact that the Panigale V2 now gets a single sided swingarm)
The new Panigale V2 features Showa Big Piston Forks up front, with a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock at the rear, with a steering damper. Electronic suspension is not offered on the Panigale V2. The travel for the front and rear suspension is 120 mm and 130 mm respectively. Braking is handled by Brembo M4.32 monobloc callipers and Brembo master cylinders with twin 320 mm discs on the front wheel. Both ends get a 5-spoke alloy 17-inch alloy wheel. The front wheel is wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 120/70 ZR17 rubber while the rear wheel is fatter Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 180/60 ZR17 unit.
