Be ready for a double whammy from Ducati! The Italian motorcycle manufacturer teased the BS6 model of its flagship superbike, the Panigale V4, on its social media handles. The other model that was teased barely a day ago was the BS6 Ducati Diavel 1260. From what we understand, both motorcycles are going to be launched in India in the coming weeks. Few Ducati dealerships have already begun taking bookings for the motorcycle. Interested customers can book the model by paying Rs. 1 lakh. We believe Ducati will launch both variants of the motorcycle as before, the V4 and the V4 S. The top-spec V4 S variant gets Marchesini wheels, Ohlins electronic suspension and a lithium ion battery. Also, the V4 S weighs 3 kg less than the standard V4.
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The motorcycle was updated for 2020, with the biggest change being the new V4 R styled aerodynamics package, which is said to offer better stability and airflow protection. And this is done with the introduction of winglets and gilled fairings on the new V4. The new fairing layout makes the Panigale V4 wider, and the winglets are said to offer 30 kg of downforce at 270 kmph. Additionally, the front frame design has been made stiffer, which is said to improve front end feel at extreme angles.
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(The fairing of the 2021 Ducati Panigale V4 gets winglets and gills, resulting in better aerodynamics)
The motorcycle also gets a new 'predictive' control strategy, which is linked to the six-axis IMU, and it improves the overall electronics package, including the cornering traction control system. The quick-shifter is also said to get quicker up-shift times. There's also an updated ride by wire system with several torque delivery control settings. The full electronics package for the 2020 Panigale V4 and V4S includes Ducati traction control EVO2, Ducati slide control, Ducati wheelie control, Ducati power launch, standard quick-shifter, engine brake control, and electronic suspension. The Panigale V4 continues to get the 1,103 cc V4 Desmosedici Stradale motor which makes 211 bhp at 13,000 rpm while the peak torque output is 124 Nm at 9,500 rpm.
