Luxury motorcycle brand, Ducati has announced the launch of the all-new Panigale V2 superbike in India. The new Ducati Panigale V2 is a beefy yet compact bike of essential design with clear-cut lines that convey power without compromising on the classic Ducati superbike flair.
2020 Ducati Panigale V2 Price:
The new Ducati Panigale V2 has been launched at INR 16.99 Lakh (ex-showroom pan India).
The Panigale V2 comes in the traditional Ducati Red colour. It also comes with an entire range of apparel and accessories to provide a unique riding and ownership experience.
The Ducati Panigale V2 2020 is equipped with a 955 cc twin cylinder Superquadro engine which is now BS-VI compliant, delivers more power and torque than its predecessor thanks to new injectors and a more efficient snorkel which minimizes pressure loss.
The motor now produces a power output of 155 hp (114 kW) @ 10,750 rpm and a torque of 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) @ 9,000 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed gearbox.
Unlike the outgoing model, the Panigale V2 features a single-sided aluminium swingarm, the hallmark of every high-end sports Ducati. Gently moulded around the refined monocoque frame, the extensive fairing highlights the more compact twin-cylinder Superquadro engine creating a bike that is visibly leaner and less intimidating than the Panigale V4.
The V2 also features a new compact exhaust, routed entirely underneath the engine giving a clean look to the beautiful lines of the youngest member of the Panigale superbike family.
The front headlight assembly is extremely compact on the Panigale V2. The DRL and the upper rim of the dual headlight assembly create the iconic V-style profile. At the rear, the full-LED tail light features a two-part design as per Ducati sports tradition.
Boasting of the cutting-edge electronics package, it features the latest generation electronics suite based on a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit that instantly detects the bike’s roll, yaw and pitch angles.
It Includes Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control EVO 2, Ducati Quick Shift EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO, Engine Braking Control EVO and all these electronics never leave the rider in any doubt that the Panigale V2 is a thoroughbred Ducati which raises the active safety and dynamic control standards on the motorcycle.
All controls are incorporated in the three Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Street) and can be adjusted via the all-new 4.3-inch colour TFT dashboard. Featuring a user-friendly graphic interface, browsing menus, adjusting settings and identifying the selected Riding Mode couldn’t be easier.
The Panigale V2 has revised ergonomics aimed at improving comfort and ensuring safety. The new seat allows for greater longitudinal movement of the rider and greater comfort thanks to the new foam that raises it by 5 mm. The position of the footpegs remains the same.
The V2 is also higher from the ground by 2 mm at the front and 5 mm at the rear. This ergonomic change combined with the new Pirelli tires makes the bike more intuitive, agile and fun to ride.
The updated suspension set-up on the Panigale V2 includes a fully adjustable 43 mm Showa Big Piston Fork at the front, fully adjustable side-mounted Sachs mono-shock at the rear, & a cross-mounted Sachs steering damper for improved comfort.
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II derived from WSBK, grace the Panigale V2 both on the front and at the rear. The tires combine racetrack-level performance with road versatility & ensure superior grip on all surfaces.
The new Ducati Panigale V2 is offered with 24 months or unlimited mileage and with a service interval of 12,000 km or 12 months.
