2025 · Supersport · Buyer's Guide
Beautiful Italian V-Twin Made Honest
The 890cc V-twin at the heart of this Panigale is built around torque you can actually use, not a headline peak number. It makes 120 hp at 10,750 rpm and 69 lb-ft at 8,250 rpm, with the drive arriving low and mid so you spend less time pinned to the tach. At 395 lb wet it is genuinely light, and the chassis turns that lightness into real front-end feedback and stable, planted composure when the pace climbs. Cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, ride modes, launch control, and the up/down quickshifter round out a package that stays premium without ever feeling fussy.
On the road it flatters you. The lean clearance is effectively bottomless, the front end talks constantly, and that pairing lets a mid-skill rider explore the bike's limits without getting punished for the effort. Build quality reads the part of a premium Italian machine, and aftermarket support is deep if you want to make it your own. The honest caveat sits in the ownership record. Early-build units carried recalls for a reversed ABS fuse and for engine stalling in the rain, some higher-mileage bikes show a throttle stumble on initial opening, and the quickshifter can occasionally find neutral instead of second. Check the history before you buy.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 120 hp (88 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Displacement | 890 cc |
| Engine | 90° V-twin |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 in (1465 mm) |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (840 mm) |
| Wet weight | 395 lb (179 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 gal (15 L) |
| Fuel economy | 44 mpg (US) |
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Thumb the starter and the 90-degree V-twin settles into that uneven, mechanical idle you feel through the bars and pegs before you have moved an inch. The riding position is committed but honest, the 33.1-inch seat loading your wrists without folding you in half, so a full canyon morning does not leave you wrecked. What stays with me is the front tire feedback. Every degree of lean reports straight back through the bars, and because the bike runs out of road long before it runs out of ground clearance, you keep tipping it further with a confidence most machines never earn. The V-twin's pulse smooths as the revs rise, turning from a low-speed shudder into a hard, even drive, and the gearbox slots cleanly under load. It rewards smoothness and asks very little in return.
ABS fuse reversal (recall 25V838)
On certain units built between Feb 4 and May 23, 2025, the ABS pump and control unit fuses may have been reversed in the wiring harness, causing the 10A fuse to blow under prolonged ABS activation, potentially leading to loss of ABS and wheel lockup. An ABS error warning appears on the dashboard.
Engine stalling in rain / air intake breather hose issue
Several owners experienced engine stalling when riding in rain. A recall campaign (CR297) reconfigures the air intake breather hose to prevent water ingress.
Engine failure with metal shavings in oil
One owner reported engine seizure at 120 miles with metal particles in oil and loss of cylinder compression; dealer found metal shavings in sump and cylinders, requiring engine replacement.
Throttle hesitation on higher-mileage bikes
Some riders report a stumble or hesitation on initial throttle opening, possibly due to fouled throttle bodies or sensor issues on higher-mileage examples.
Water pump hose clamp failure
Some owners report water pump hose clamps failing, causing coolant leaks. Ducati addressed this under warranty via a factory repair bulletin.
Quickshifter slips into neutral between 1st and 2nd gear
One owner reports the quickshifter occasionally misses shifts into neutral instead of 2nd gear.
Rear brake squeal
A few owners note loud rear brake squeal at low speeds, though braking performance remains unaffected.
Where this Ducati Panigale V2 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
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Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Panigale V2 is actually built for.
This is your Sunday weapon. Light, endlessly leanable, and full of feedback, it lets you chase lines on the Crest all morning and still feel fresh riding home through LA traffic.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
On track it flatters your inputs instead of fighting them. Usable torque and honest electronics let you build pace lap after lap, and the lean clearance never gets in your way.
Made for Barber Motorsports Park · WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca · Circuit of the Americas
Tight, low-speed Dragon corners are where the light weight and talkative front shine. It rewards precision over horsepower, exactly what these roads keep asking of you.
Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway