Ducati Panigale V2 Breaks Cover

The new bike is the replacement for the Ducati 959 Panigale

The Panigale V2’s styling is inspired by the Panigale V4. It’s the new entry-level bike in the Panigale portfolio.  Gets additional 5PS and 2Nm of torque. 

While all eyes were on the new Ducati Streetfighter V4, the Italian brand also showcased the new Panigale V2. The all-new bike is the entry-level offering in the Panigale range and gets a complete cosmetic makeover to be in sync with the flagship Panigale V4. To distinguish the Panigale V2 from its elder sibling, it features a different fuel tank, fairing and a stubby exhaust muffler. However it carries forward the devilish looking LED headlight, which is a signature design element of the Panigale V4. Also, it features a new TFT screen and revised switchgear.

Powering the new Panigale V2 is a Euro 5-compliant, 955cc, V-twin motor churning out 155PS at 10,750rpm and peak torque of 104 Nm arrives at 9,000rpm. The 6-speed gearbox comes with a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. Electronics package includes a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU), four riding modes, cornering ABS, Ducati traction control (DTC) EVO 2; Ducati wheelie control (DWC) EVO and engine brake control (EBC) EVO. 

The die-cast aluminium monocoque frame has been suspended on fully adjustable 43 mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. The Panigale V2 also comes with a Sachs steering damper and aluminium single-sided swingarm.

We expect the Ducati Panigale V2 to make its India debut in the first half of 2020 and it’s likely to be priced around Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).