Ducati, the Italian motorcycle marque, has revealed the new version of the Ducati Panigale V4 R. Based on the seventh-generation Ducati Panigale, the Panigale V4 R borrows chassis and design components from the standard version. Also, as the 'R' suffix suggests, the Panigale V4 R gets features that place it closer to the track-specific Ducati machine.
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The new Panigale V4 R is equipped, for the first time on a production motorcycle, with Corner Sidepods, a solution introduced by Ducati in 2021 in MotoGP. The fairing design introduced with the Panigale V4 2025 on the V4 R features new, larger wings capable of generating greater downforce. The load increases by 25%, which translates into an increase in downforce of 4.8 kg at 270 km/h and 6 kg at 300 km/h, with significant benefits in terms of stability during acceleration and precision at high speeds. Also, the Panigale V4 R is equipped with a dynamic front air intake, developed with Ducati Corse, which increases the amount of air drawn into the engine.
2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R Unveiled
Talking about the features, the new Ducati Panigale V4 R is equipped with features like a 6.9-inch colour TFT display, as seen on the new Diavel and Panigale V4. It ensures track-like agility with electronic aid, which enables features like traction control, launch control, slide control, wheelie control, engine brake control, race brake control, multiple ride modes, power modes, and more.
Powering the new Ducati Panigale V4 R is a 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R engine, instead of the 1,103 cc mill seen on the Panigale V4. It is capable of delivering a peak power and torque output of 218 hp and 114.5 Nm, respectively.