Ducati Panigale V4 SP: a powerful example of sportiness [VIDEO]

The livery “Winter Test” intensifies the aesthetic rendering of the Ducati Panigale V4SP. The contrast deriving from the presence of intense red details associated with the dark appearance, in addition to the brushed aluminum of the tank, is distinctive.

Features

SP it refers to Sports Production, which appeared for the first time in the historical Ducati 851. A reference to the variants used for the development of competition models in the Sport Production Championship, forerunner of the Super Stock series. Even now it identifies a production example with specific characteristics that make it even more effective in sporting use.
It is a motorbike designed for use on the track which, in addition to the look inspired by that used on the Ducati Corse motorbikes used in pre-season tests, includes other peculiarities such as a steering head machined from solid material on which the progressive number appears of the specimen, as noted in the video proposed by Ducati where the sound of the engine emerges.

Among the highlighted aspects are also a carbon front mudguard and accompanying components that can be used during track sessions such as caps for removing the license plate holder and mirrors, an open carbon clutch cover and a Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+) telemetry kit. with GPS module. We also point out adjustable rider footrests in aluminum with carbon heel guards and interesting solutions deriving from the high-performance and exclusive Ducati Superleggera V4 such as the Brembo Stylema R® front braking calipers, Brembo brake pump with MCS system and 5 split-spoke carbon rims (more 1,4 kg lighter than those present on the Panigale V4 S). It also specifies the saddle on which you can see a “V4 SP” logo. The instruments are displayed on a 5-inch color TFT screen.

An Öhlins NIX30 adjustable fork with 43 mm upside-down legs with TiN treatment of the legs and hydraulic brake with electronic management and event-based mode controlled by Öhlins is linked to a "Front Frame" in aluminum alloy, whose rigidity is optimized Smart EC 2.0. Behind a single-sided aluminum swingarm and the suspension framework is completed by an adjustable Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber, then a hydraulic brake always electronically managed with event-based mode controlled by Öhlins Smart EC 2.0. The braking system is powerful with the aid of an ABS Cornering EVO system and there is also a dry multi-disc clutch with hydraulic control and anti-slipping system with self-bleeding pump, combined with a final transmission with a 520 pitch chain. The electronic overview is detailed with the listing of Riding Mode and Power Mode, as well as Ducati Traction Control EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO 2, Ducati Slide Control and Engine Brake Control EVO. The wheelbase amounts to 1.469 mm, the curb weight is 194 kg (dry weight 173 kg) and the saddle is placed at a height of 835 mm.

The engine

La Ducati Panigale V4SP it has a heart Desmosedici Stradale V4 a 90° da 1.103 cc Euro 5 with desmodromic distribution with 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating shaft and liquid cooling. The engine is associated with a six-speed Ducati Quick Shift EVO 2 gearbox, as well as an exhaust system with a 4-2-1-2 layout with two catalysts and four lambda probes. Transmitted a power of 214 horses of power at 13.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 124 Nm at 9.500 rpm.

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