If you wish to go quick on the monitor with out having to do an excessive amount of in the best way of modifications, the Ducati Panigale V4 is an excellent strategy to go. The present Panigale V4 S, launched in 2024, is a testomony to this, being quick and simple to experience, proper out of the crate.
However for these riders who need extra from their monitor bike, there was a little bit of a gap within the Ducati vary of late, because the Borgo Panigale model’s newest gen’ homologation weapon has but to interrupt cowl.
Till now, not less than.
The naked aluminium gas tank remains to be very a lot a characteristic – fortunately!
Information that may absolutely pique the curiosity of race groups and (well-heeled) trackday riders the world over has arrived in the present day, as the brand new 2025 Panigale V4 R has been introduced. As ever, the bike is alleged to be nearer than ever to its race-ready siblings within the MotoGP and World Superbike courses. To learn the way shut, we’ve trawled the press launch, pulled out all of the PR buzzwords and received all the way down to the bits that matter to riders.
So right here’s what’s new with the 2025 Panigale V4 R.
As you possibly can count on, the large modifications to the bike centre round 4 essential areas: the aerodynamics, chassis, engine internals, and electronics. Right here’s what’s completely different in comparison with the outgoing mannequin.
The 2025 bike has larger wings for extra downforce
Aerodynamics
The V4 R now will get some new Nook Sidepods, carried over from the 2021 MotoGP bike, making it the primary manufacturing bike to make use of them. The bodywork, based mostly on the newest Panigale V4 fairing, additionally options bigger wings that improve downforce by 25 per cent in comparison with the earlier V4 R. At 186 mph, it’s mentioned to equate to round 6 kg extra load on the entrance tyre prepared for while you pull the brake.
The nook sidepods might be seen on the decrease vanguard of the fairing
There’s additionally a brand new dynamic entrance air consumption developed in-house with Ducati Corse, which is claimed to spice up consumption strain and add about 1.2 bhp at prime velocity.
Body & Swingarm
The fairing is visually the identical as the present V4 S
The chassis now mirrors the 2025 Panigale V4, with a Entrance Body providing 40 per cent much less lateral stiffness and a brand-new Hole Symmetrical Swingarm. Each are designed to enhance grip with trendy WSBK slicks.
Suspension is up to date with pressurised Öhlins NPX25/30 forks, whereas a TTX36 rear shock, and the brand new Öhlins SD20 steering damper include revised settings. The adjustment vary of the chassis is now wider than earlier than, with the swingarm pivot peak boasting 4 positions in 2 mm steps, whereas the rear experience peak is 32.4 mm versus 13 mm beforehand. You additionally get a hydraulic preload adjuster for faster setup.
Engine
The brand new engine boasts related energy to the earlier bike
The 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R retains the identical 215 bhp peak energy output, however contains a host of inner modifications which Ducati hopes will make it the very best “potential technical base for the Superbike World Championship”. Make no mistake, this bike has been wholly developed for a life on the monitor.
- New lighter pistons (–5.1 per cent)
- Revised crankshaft with extra inertia
- New consumption format with repositioned injectors
- Redesigned exhaust cams
- Shot-peened connecting rods for sturdiness
These modifications are mentioned to ship a stronger torque curve within the midrange: plus 7 per cent at 6,000 rpm and the next peak of 84lb ft at 12,000 rpm. Just like the earlier bike, you possibly can prime out at 16,500rpm in prime gear, and 16,000 rpm within the different 5 ratios.
With added further elements energy might be boosted 239bhp
Ducati has tweaked the crank of the brand new bike, too, with a barely heavier merchandise growing inertia to make the engine really feel extra progressive. That transfer, it is claimed by Ducati, means the engine looks like a “homologated manufacturing model of the Desmosedici ridden by Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia.”
With the complete racing exhaust, the V4 R now produces 235 hp, rising to 239 hp in the event you stump up the money for Ducati Corse Efficiency Oil.
Gearbox
The bike is dripping in top-spec equipment
The bike debuts the Ducati Racing Gearbox (DRG), which places impartial below first gear as an alternative of between first and second. It additionally introduces the Ducati Impartial Lock (DNL) system to stop unintentional shifts into impartial.
Closing drive gearing has modified from 15/42 to 16/43, elevating prime velocity to 318.4 km/h in street trim, or 330.6 km/h with the racing exhaust.
Electronics
The 2025 Panigale V4 R
Electronics now characteristic the Ducati Automobile Observer (DVO) algorithm, managing each ABS Cornering and engine braking. A brand new Race Brake Management system adjusts mixed braking to permit later braking factors and extra use of the rear brake, much like MotoGP bikes.
The bike runs the 6.9-inch show from the newest Panigale V4, with each Street and Observe modes.
Ergonomics
The seat, gas tank, and footpegs have been revised. The pegs sit 10 mm additional inboard than earlier than, enhancing assist below braking and when hanging off mid-corner.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
The 2025 Panigale V4 R
The V4 R now rolls on solid aluminium 5-spoke wheels, with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP v4 tyres as commonplace. It’s additionally homologated for a similar slicks utilized in WSBK with out modification.
Braking is dealt with by new Brembo Hypure entrance calipers on 330 mm discs, providing higher cooling and consistency in comparison with the earlier system.
Knowledge & Equipment
A brand new Ducati Knowledge Logger (DDL) system is obtainable as an adjunct, integrating sensor knowledge with bike telemetry to hurry up setup modifications. Different official upgrades embody carbon wheels (–950 g lighter), race fairings, upgraded brakes, and ECU software program for slick tyres and monitor calibration.
Availability
The 2025 Panigale V4 R arrives in European dealerships in November 2025, with the US and different markets following in December. Worth is about for the UK at £38,995.
Head to the Ducati web site for extra data.
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