Ducati Panigale V2: a concentration of power and agility on the Jerez asphalt [VIDEO]

The sound of the rises with pressing force Superquadro twin-cylinder. The shot allows a continuous look at the instrument panel and the various information, which punctuate the progression. From the fairing you can glimpse the rest. The vigor of the new is the protagonist Ducati Panigale V2.

Features

Taking up the indications linked to the video, the official tester Alexander Valia drove the new sports car V2 on the track of Jerez, signing a time of 1'48.00, as reported.
The different aspects of a streamlined and compact motorcycle are functional, whose design brings to mind the Panigale V4. The chassis supports high dynamism. The cast aluminum monocoque chassis is related to the aforementioned Superquadro twin-cylinder, which is the structural cornerstone of the project. The luminous signature LED of the light clusters, the color digital instrument panel from 4,3 inches and the different systems including six-axis inertial platform, the Riding Mode Race, Sport e Street or the system ABS Cornering EVO, strengthen the model in terms of content.
In front there is a fork Showa BPF (Big piston fork) Of the 43 millimeters and steering damper Sachs, while behind a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber. The powerful braking system consists of a front solution consisting of discs 320 mm and a pair of monobloc calipers M4.32 initialed Brembo, with radial brake master cylinder. So a single record from 245 mm linked to a Brembo caliper at the rear. The wheels complete the picture with sporty rims 5 spokes clothes with tires Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II of measurements 120 / 70 ZR17 in front and 180/60 x ZR17 behind.

Motor

The Superquadro twin-cylinder engine by 955 cc has cylinders arranged a 90°, with an angle of 21° between the front cylinder and the horizontal plane, there is also a new silencer which includes two larger and more functional catalysts in consideration of the legislation Euro 5. The compression ratio amounts to 12,5:1 and the valves are operated by a Desmodromic system with sport-derived rocker arms wrapped with a special coating DLC (Diamond-like Carbon), amplifying the yield as indicated and reducing friction. The engine is combined with a gearbox you are reports with Ducati Quick Shift up/down EVO. Considering the unity of 959 Panigale, the power has increased by 5 horsepower and the torque increases by 2 Nm, essentially 155 horses a 10.750 rpm e 104 Nm of torque a 9.000 rpm.

Color and price

Proposed in the traditional and peculiar colour Ducati Red and dark five-spoke circles, a figure is indicated by 17.990 euro (Ex-dealership price including 22% VAT) and availability at points of sale since December 2019.

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