In Malaysia, Ducati Unveils The 2023 Panigale V4 R

May 31, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

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The Ducati Panigale V4 S is one of the most powerful sportbikes available right now. This bike is best characterised as a superbike for the street and is the weapon of choice for both athletic street riders and ardent track enthusiasts. All things considered, the Panigale V4 S’s more expensive sister raises the bar on performance.

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We’re referring about the Panigale V4 R, a street-legal, homologation-only model created in support of the WorldSBK ambitions of the House of Borgo Panigale. At 15,500 rpm, the 2023 Panigale V4 R produces 218 horsepower. To achieve a faster peak speed on the straightaways of the circuit, Ducati has improved the bike by upping the maximum revs to 16,500 rpm in 6th gear.

Additionally, the updated Panigale V4 R can now produce an astounding peak power output of 240.5 horsepower thanks to the addition of a new race exhaust and specially formulated gasoline created by Shell.

Ducati has added cutting-edge innovations to boost the Panigale V4 R’s extra power. Despite being often used in MotoGP motorcycles and Formula 1 race cars, the employment of gun-drilled titanium connecting rods and DLC-coated pistons helps to provide this boost, which is a ground-breaking accomplishment for a road bike.

Ducati has also unveiled a brand-new piston shape that dramatically lowers inertia and loses five grams of weight.

Along with the current package, additional engine modes have been added to compliment the improved capabilities. Full and Low, the new settings, provide two different riding sensations. The V4 R’s entire power is released in entire mode, giving riders their highest level of performance.

The Low mode, on the other hand, restricts the power to 160 horsepower, producing a more muted and “relaxed” riding experience that is especially appropriate for usage on public roads.

The 2023 Panigale V4 R has received some extra improvements from Ducati. The Ducati Quick Shift technology has been updated to provide smoother shifts when the throttle is applied partially or fully. The NPX25/30 pressurized fork now delivers an enhanced travel of five millimeters while preserving the dependable Ohlins suspension, enhancing overall suspension performance.

Ducati has increased the swingarm pivot location to improve agility, which results in a 20-millimeter increase in rear height. The enlarged 17-liter gasoline tank is another noteworthy improvement that enables longer journeys without the need for regular refueling.