Ducati·Sportive·1103cc

Panigale V4

↘ Evolution history · 2018 → present
9
Years of production
3
Generations
1103
current cc
216
Horsepower
9
Vintages

Ducati's first series-production V4 — 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale 216hp, MotoGP technology street-legal.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2025 — present
V4 SERIES 3 — DOUBLE-SIDED SWINGARM & 216HP

Major break: iconic single-sided swingarm replaced by cast aluminium double-sided unit (−37% lateral stiffness), MotoGP-style winglets integrated into fairing, 216hp (+2hp), 6.9" TFT, Race eCBS. MCN Superbike of the Year 2025.

2026
AAesthetics
V4 S Collezione 100 — limited edition tribute to Imola 1972 for Ducati's centenary — exclusive finishes
Minor
2025
CFrame
Cast aluminium double-sided swingarm (replaces single-sided since 2018) — lateral stiffness −37% for better traction — footpegs moved forward 10mm
Major
AAesthetics
New fairing with winglets integrated into body shell (MotoGP) — 916/1098 tribute design — longer wider seat
Major
MEngine
216hp (+0.5hp, maintained under Euro 5+) — lighter camshafts, new cooling — torque 120.9Nm at 11,250rpm
Medium
EElectronics
6.9" TFT display (vs 4.3" Series 1–2) — Ducati Race eCBS — refined new electronic maps
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Best Panigale ever built — double-sided arm, 216hp, 6.9" TFT. MCN Superbike of the Year 2025. ~€27,990 new.

TOP BUY
Gen 2 · 2022 — 2024
V4 SERIES 2 — AERODYNAMICS & ERGONOMICS

Complete aesthetic and aerodynamic redesign with new winglets, revised track ergonomics, fully integrated Euro 5 — 214hp maintained on the standard model.

2024
CFrame
V4 SP2 — track version with full Öhlins + Brembo package, homologated tyres — no changes on standard V4
Minor
2023
CFrame
Aerodynamic refinements, slightly revised geometry
Minor
2022
MEngine
New oil pump + enlarged exhaust outlets → 215.5hp (+1.5hp vs 2021) — revised SBK gearbox (1st +11.6%, 2nd +5.6%, 6th +1.8%)
Medium
CFrame
New fairing with redesigned winglets (same 37kg vertical downforce at 300kph) — revised ergonomics (lower handlebar) — seat raised to 850mm (vs 835mm Gen 1)
Major
EElectronics
4 ride-by-wire modes (Full/High/Medium/Low) with dedicated per-gear maps — refined traction and anti-wheelie strategies
Medium
Buyer radar
2023

Mature Series 2 — best price-to-spec ratio on used Panigale V4 market. Aerodynamics and electronics fully mature.

GOOD PICK
2022

First Series 2 year — significantly improved aero vs Series 1. Good entry-point year.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2018 — 2021
V4 SERIES 1 — V4 REVOLUTION

Historic break: Ducati abandons V-twin tradition for a 1103cc 90° V4 Desmosedici Stradale with counter-rotating crankshaft — 214hp and complete electronics stack (6-axis IMU, cornering ABS, bidirectional DQS, DTC) from day one.

2021
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance — new engine maps, 214hp maintained
Medium
CFrame
V4 SP launched — Öhlins NPX 25 semi-active suspension, Brembo Stylema R brakes, Marchesini forged wheels, STM-EVO SBK dry clutch, lithium battery
Medium
2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
25° Anniversario 916 edition — 500 units in tricolour livery, tribute to the world-champion 916
Medium
2018
MEngine
Desmosedici Stradale 1103cc 90° V4 — 214hp / 124Nm, counter-rotating crankshaft, 81mm bore (identical to MotoGP), Euro 4
Major
CFrame
Aluminium perimeter frame — single-sided swingarm — 175kg dry / 198kg wet — 830mm seat
Major
EElectronics
6-axis IMU + Bosch Cornering ABS EVO + DTC EVO + DWC EVO + bidirectional DQS EVO 2 + EBC + 3 modes (Race/Sport/Street) + 4.3" TFT + full LED
Major
AAesthetics
3 versions: V4 (€22,490), V4 S (Öhlins Smart EC 2.0, €27,990), V4 Speciale (Akrapovic Ti, 1,500 units, €39,900)
Major
Buyer radar
2021

Mature Euro 5 year — prefer the V4 SP for factory semi-active Öhlins suspension.

GOOD PICK
2018

Historic launch year — check fuel tank and rear brake hose recalls. Nascent collector piece.

CAUTION