Ducati Panigale V2 India Launch Date Revealed

The Italian bikemaker is all set to launch its first BS6-compliant bike real soon

• The Ducati Panigale V2 replaces the now-discontinued 959 Panigale.
• It draws heavy design inspiration from the Panigale V4.
• Expect Ducati to price the bike at around Rs 15.50 lakh - Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).

Ducati India is all set to launch the Panigale V2 on August 26. This will be the Italian bikemaker’s first BS6-compliant motorcycle, replacing the now-discontinued Ducati 959 Panigale. Expect the motorcycle to be priced at around Rs 15.50 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Official pre-bookings opened back in July, for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. 

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As you can see, it is clearly evident that the Panigale V2’s styling draws inspiration from the bigger Panigale V4. Compared to the twin conventional end can in the 959 Panigale, this motorcycle features a stubby underbelly exhaust for a clean look, highlighting the single-sided swingarm. Notable features include a full-LED lighting system and a full-colour TFT instrument cluster.

Powering the motorcycle is a 955cc Superquadro L-twin liquid-cooled engine which churns out 155PS at 10,750rpm and 104Nm at 9,000rpm. It is linked to a 6-speed transmission with a bidirectional quickshifter as standard. Keeping the powertrain under control are a plethora of electronic aids like three riding modes, 8-level traction control with cornering ABS, wheelie control, and engine brake control. The engine has been derived from the 959 Panigale but now it is not only BS6-compliant but also makes 5PS and 2Nm more. 

It also features premium underpinnings in the form of Showa BPF fork and a Sachs rear monoshock, both fully adjustable. Braking is via dual 320mm discs with Brembo M4.32 calipers up front and a 245mm disc with a 2-piston caliper at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 200kg kerb and features a large 17-litre fuel tank. At 840mm, the seat is a little too tall, but we hope Ducati offers a lower seat at least as an option for India.

As far as the competition is concerned, there is none for this motorcycle at the moment. Other more powerful alternatives would be the BMW S 1000 RR and the upcoming Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.