The ergonomics of the motorcycle have been the subject of in-depth study and development with the aim of heightening control during the most important phases of track riding and allowing the rider to fully exploit the performance of the Panigale V4 both over a single lap and during an extended session.

The new tank design retains the racing aesthetic with a section extending beneath the seat. The shape, fit and side pads serve to support the rider in all riding phases, helping them to assume an aerodynamic position along the straight and anchoring them both during braking and mid-turn when hanging off the bike. 

Crank pins offset by 70° combined with the 90° V layout of the engine result in a firing order that Ducati calls “Twin Pulse”, because it is as if the engine were reproducing the firing sequence of a twin. The distinctiveness lies in the fact that the two left-hand cylinders fire closely together, as do the two right-hand ones. On the timing chart, the ignition points are at 0°, 90°, 290° and 380°. This particular firing order makes the V4 sound very similar to the MotoGP Desmosedici.

Thanks to suspension hardware and software updates, the new Panigale V4 S limits the compromise between road and track setup and offers more precise management during every single riding phase.

Lateral stiffness is reduced by 37%, improving the grip at extreme lean angles without impacting the longitudinal stiffness and retaining the precision that Panigale V4 riders have long appreciated.

The electronic solutions built into the new Panigale V4 make it even more sophisticated, safer and able to amplify the riding capabilities of every rider.

The Panigale V4 S is equipped with Öhlins suspension and steering damper, controlled by the third-generation SmartEC 3.0 system with new OBTi user interface.

The user interface now allows more precise definition of hydraulic behaviour during the different riding phases.