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Only two years have passed since the arrival of the Ducati Panigale V4. A season later, the Ducati Panigale V4 R burst in and, now, the Italian Superbike is strengthened by inheriting a good part of the aerodynamic package of the winning bike in the WSBK and some additional changes.
The data of the cycle part, weight and dimensions are identical, but beyond what we can see with the naked eye, in Borgo Panigale they have worked to make the Panigale V4 a supersport bike just as exciting but easier.
Ducati Panigale V4: because good is never enough
It is obvious where is the most important change in the new generation of Italian sports. The fairing of the Ducati Panigale V4 is taken from the Ducati Corse division and now longer and wider (+15 mm and +38 mm more respectively). With these changes, a better aerodynamic penetration and better pilot coverage have been sought. Side gills are also included to allow heat extraction from the engine.
Standard incorporates the V4 R side spoilers that generate 30 kg of load on the front end at 270 km / h. This effect reinforces stability in the front gear at high speed and at the same time allows more effective acceleration by acting as a non-electronic anti-wheelie.
In addition they also generate a superior braking stability by distributing lateral forces. At the Jerez circuit, this new fairing fitted in the 2020 version ensures that from the last corner to the finish line of the Jerez circuit there is an advantage of 2.5 meters.
The chassis also receives some changes with some modifications to the head tube and the anchors that increase torsional stiffness by 30% in addition to achieving superior braking stability and a greater feeling than what happens on the asphalt.
The center of gravity is 5 mm higher to facilitate direction changes, the suspension springs are 8% and 5% softer at the front and rear respectively to read the ground better and tire less. These changes are focused on more permissive settings, not so rigid, that increase the confidence of the pilot and allow him ride faster with less physical fatigue.
The engine remains the same block of four cylinders in vee at 90 degrees with desmodromic distribution and 214 hp and 124 Nm of torque but with a different calibration, offering more torque at each throttle opening but with a flatter delivery to eliminate delivery spikes. The assembly stops the scale at 174 kg dry.
At the cycle part level, the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 retains the same configuration with the front monocoque chassis and rear subframe anchored to the engine. Suspensions retain premium material with inverted fork Showa BPF and Sachs monoshock fully adjustable while the brakes rely on the same material signed by the Brembo specialist with Brembo Stylema calipers biting 330 mm discs.
The Ducati Panigale V4 S For his part, he raises the bet as he already did in the 2018 version with the Öhlins electronic suspension set (NIX30 and TTX36) in addition to the Marchesini forged aluminum wheels. With this equipment the weight on the scale is 1 kg lower: 175 kg against 174 kg.
Inside the already advanced electronics With which the Borgo Panigale street Superbikes were equipped, the Panigale V4 also bring some new features. Some changes must be added to the driving modes, inertial measurement platform, Ducati Power Launch, ABS with cornering anti-lock or engine brake regulation.
Traction control and slip control change their algorithms to offer a faster response and that the measures necessary to contain the rear wheel are less jerky. To explain it in a simple way, between performance and performance, it allows less time to be spent calculating better grip losses and performing some less intrusive cuts.
The new Ducati Panigale V4s with 2020 specifications will be available from January at a not inconsiderable price of 26,190 euros, but if you have a little more money left over and you are in a bit more of a hurry, you can order a Panigale V4 S that will arrive a month earlier, in December, for 31,590 euros.
Ducati Panigale V4 2020 - Technical sheet
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