2025 Ducati Panigale V4 – Lighter, quicker, no more single swing-arm
Ducati has unveiled the seventh-generation Panigale at the World Ducati Week event in Misano, Italy. The iconic superbike has been refreshed in terms of its cosmetic, performance, and technical aspects. Its new design features a fresh aero package with a four percent lower drag, reminiscent of the style from the 916 and 1098 models.
The distinctive single-sided swingarm that has been the machine’s identity since 2018 has been replaced with double-sided arms made from shell-cast aluminum with large cutouts to showcase the 17-inch rear rim.
The new suspension reduces lateral stiffness by 37 percent, enhancing grip and rider feel when cornering, while also shedding 3.8kg in weight.
As for aesthetics, the fierce front headlight has been replaced with a sleeker design akin to the Desmosedici-RR. Mirrors are now integrated into the front fairing for easier removal during track days.
The rear section has been slightly elongated to avoid the need for a long license plate, providing more space for the rider to position their body during directional changes on the track. Powering this new Panigale is the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, now Euro5+ rated and 1kg lighter than before.
The engine features a counter-rotating crankshaft to reduce inertia, with peak power now achieved at 500rpm higher. The output stands at 224.9hp and 124Nm of torque, courtesy of the lighter 6.6kg Akrapovic exhaust system.
The bike’s suspension system comes from Ohlins, utilizing the NPX-30 fork and TTX 36 shock absorber. The wheels are aluminum, wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tires.
The 2025 Panigale is equipped with Brembo Hypure brakes with 330mm discs. Other features include a 6.9-inch color TFT display, six-axis IMU system, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Launch Control, Quickshifter, and the Race eCBS brake system.
