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2024 · Supersport · Buyer's Guide
The Beautiful Lean-Angle Specialist
The Ducati Panigale V4 is a supersport machine built around a 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale V4. It makes 216 hp at 13,000 rpm and 89 lb-ft at 11,250 rpm, and it sits in an aluminum monocoque frame. The standard spec is generous. Cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, launch control and ride modes all come from the factory. On the hardware side you also get a quickshifter for upshifts and downshifts, a slipper clutch, a steering damper and adjustable suspension at both ends. Then there's the design, which is where this bike stands apart in its class. Few motorcycles look this good standing still. Pure Ducati!
On paper, this hardware is built for fast, committed riding on good tarmac. Ducati says the Desmosedici Stradale delivers a relentless top-end rush, along with a broad torque spread that keeps it tractable at lower revs. The company also claims the bike is easy to flick into turns. Add a 57.8 in (1,469 mm) wheelbase, a 33.5 in (850 mm) seat height and a 200/60-17 rear tire, and the picture is clear: this is a focused tool. It points to an experienced rider who wants serious pace on canyon roads and at track days, with electronics that make that pace usable. That's the brief.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 216 hp (159 kW) @ 13,000 rpmMotorcycles With 200 HP or More → |
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| Torque | 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) @ 11,250 rpm |
| Displacement | 1103 cc |
| Engine | V4Motorcycles With V4 Engines → |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 330 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.8 in (1469 mm) |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Lighting
Safety
Rear brake hose heat damage recall
On certain 2025–2026 Panigale V4 models, the rear brake hose can degrade from exhaust manifold heat, potentially causing brake fluid loss and rear brake failure. Dealers will replace the thermal shield with an extended version (NHTSA 26V050).
Where this Ducati Panigale V4 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Panigale V4 is actually built for.
A very strong match. Launch control, wheelie control, a two-way quickshifter and adjustable suspension at both ends give you real room to work on setup and lines on a closed circuit.
Made for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca · Barber Motorsports Park · Circuit of The Americas
You're the best fit here. Fast canyon roads are what this hardware is built for: 216 hp, cornering ABS, a steering damper and plenty of lean clearance, in a design that turns heads at every stop.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail Scenic Byway · Big Sur Coast Highway
A solid match. If tight, repeated corners are your thing, Ducati says this bike is easy to flick into turns, and its lean clearance and cornering ABS suit a skill-first approach.
Made for Tail of the Dragon · Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2018–2021
Four Cylinders, Ten-Tenths Design
Compare to the previous model →The Ducati Panigale V4 also comes in these variants, models and special editions. Each has its own page covering only what differs from the standard Panigale V4 — equipment, electronics, specs and used price.
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