Ducati Panigale V2
Ducati unveiled their Panigale V2 overnight, a model that replaces the 959 Panigale for model year 2020.
The 955cc Superquadro engine has been updated to meet Euro5 legislation requirements and produces 155 horsepower at 10,750 rpm along with 104 Nm of torque at 9000 rpm.
Changes to the engine include a new twin injector per cylinder set-up, one above and one below the throttle butterfly in each oval 62 mm throttle body.
Despite incorporating a pair of catalytic convertors the new muffler is smaller than that seen on the Euro4 spec’ 959.
A six-axis (roll, yaw and pitch) IMU drives the sophisticated electronics package that includes cornering ABS and traction control, along with wheelie and engine brake control. A two-way quick-shifter is also fitted.
The cockpit also looks thoroughly modern thanks to a 4.3″ TFT screen instrumentation. Ducati’s GPS lap-timer functions, multimedia intregration with Bluetooth and Data Analyser systems seem likely to be optional extras.
Showa provide 43 mm fully-adjustable big-piston forks while Sachs provide the steering damper and side-mounted fully-adjustable shock.
Brembo supply the M4.32 monobloc calipers that haul up the 176 kg (dry) Panigale V2.
A 180/60 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa graces a new five-spoke rim which is shown off well thanks to the move to a single-sided swingarm on Panigale V2.
Ducati claim that Pangiale V2 is also more comfortable than the outgoing 959 Panigale with a new thicker padded seat that also allows for much easier movement.
Ducati have done a lot of work to rid themselves of their ‘expensive to service’ reputation of old and in recent years servicing costs have been reined in substantially. Service intervals on the Panigale V2 are 12,000 km or 12 month, with valve clearances done every 24,000 km.
There is no information as yet forthcoming on price or availability of the new model.
Ducati Panigale V2 Specifications
| 2020 Ducati Panigale V2 | |
| Engine | Superquadro 90° V2, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 955 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 60.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Power | 114 kW (155 hp) @ 10.750 rpm |
| Torque | 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) @ 9.000 rpm |
| Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full rideby-wire elliptical throttle bodies |
| Exhaust | 2-1-2-1 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes |
| Gearbox | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.77:1 |
| Ratio | 1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24 |
| Final Drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43 |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame | Monocoque Aluminium |
| Front Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm chromed inner tubes |
| Front Wheel | 5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel | 5-spokes light alloy 5,50” x 17” |
| Rear Tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 180/60 ZR17 |
| Wheel Travel(F/R) | 120 mm (4.72 in) – 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Front Brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO |
| Rear Brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO |
| Display | Digital unit with 4,3″ TFT colour display |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg (388 lb) |
| Kerb Weight* | 200 kg (441 lb) |
| Seat Height | 840 mm (33,1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1436 mm (56,5 in) |
| Rake | 24° |
| Front Wheel Trail | 94 mm (3.70 in) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 l – 4.5 gallon (US) |
| Number Of Seats | Dual seat |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction, Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine, Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT | Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Auto-off indicators, Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), anti-theft, Ducati Lap Timer GPS (DLT GPS) |
| MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY | |
| Maintenance (Km/Months) | 12,000 km (7,500 m)/12 months |
| Valve Clearance Adjustment | (KM) 24,000 km (15,000 m) |
| Warranty (Months) | 24 months unlimited mileage |
