// Generation · 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.

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Buyer score / 100
4
Vintages
8
Changes
4
Overhauls
3
Updates
1
Minor
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ENGINE
2 changes
2018
Desmosedici Stradale 1103cc 90° V4 — 214hp / 124Nm, counter-rotating crankshaft, 81mm bore (identical to MotoGP), Euro 4
Major
2021
Euro 5 compliance — new engine maps, 214hp maintained
Medium
C
FRAME
2 changes
2018
Aluminium perimeter frame — single-sided swingarm — 175kg dry / 198kg wet — 830mm seat
Major
2021
V4 SP launched — Öhlins NPX 25 semi-active suspension, Brembo Stylema R brakes, Marchesini forged wheels, STM-EVO SBK dry clutch, lithium battery
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2018
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
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AESTHETICS
3 changes
2018
3 versions: V4 (€22,490), V4 S (Öhlins Smart EC 2.0, €27,990), V4 Speciale (Akrapovic Ti, 1,500 units, €39,900)
Major
2019
25° Anniversario 916 edition — 500 units in tricolour livery, tribute to the world-champion 916
Medium
2020
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor