2023 Ducati Panigale V2 Star White Silk livery

2023 Ducati Panigale V2 Star White Silk livery

The Red Essence.
In White.

The twin-cylinder Panigale has a completely new look and refined electronics thanks to the use of the Inertial Platform, and is even better performing and safer on the track, not to mention fully exploitable and enjoyable on the road thanks to a more comfortable seat and revised suspension setup.

Its name lets the lovers of Borgo Panigale twin-cylinders know that the model is powered by the 955cc Superquadro.

Fun on the road, performance and safety on the track

Panigale look

Dominating the front end are the two large air intakes, the upper parts of which incorporate the full-LED headlight. The new intakes merge with the existing air feed layout via newly designed ducts that, delivery rates remaining equal, lose less pressure than the previous ones, thus boosting intake efficiency. The headlight has been compacted with the express intent of giving the intakes themselves - especially with the bike at standstill - a more menacing air.

"Double Layer" fairing

The fairing has a 'dual layer' configuration: a main layer that extends upwards and merges into the tank via two sturdy struts, and a secondary layer that also acts as an air vent. This 'dual layer' solution revives the clean lines typical of Ducati sports bikes, famed for their full-fairing look. The fairing underside merges visually with the under-engine silencer, which terminates in an extremely compact right-side-only end pipe.

Perfect Ducati Style

The tail is built on a steel Trellis subframe lined with plastic covers that runs from the vertical cylinder to the tailpiece, of winged, spoiler-like design. The tailpiece incorporates the full-LED tail light, also wing-shaped: while a one-piece assembly, the light has two distinct parts as per Ducati sports bike tradition.

The perfect fusion of power and elegance

The new Panigale V2 Is a beefy yet compact bike of essential design with clear-cut lines that convey power without compromising classic Ducati superbike flair.

ENGINE

New injectors and inlet ducts

Performance enhancement largely stems from the new injectors (two per cylinder, one above and one below the butterfly, larger, and re-angled) and the new inlet ducts.

Compact silencer

The new silencer has a new internal layout and, back pressure remaining equal, abates noise spikes more easily.

90° Cylinders

On the Panigale V2 the engine acts as a stressed member of the frame. Set 90° apart, the cylinders are banked rearwards around the crankshaft axis, resulting in a 21° angle between front cylinder and horizontal plane.

Transmission

Transmission features a six-speed gearbox with the Ducati Quick Shift up/down EVO 2 system and an oil bathed clutch. The latter has an anti-patter and progressive self-servo mechanism.

CHASSIS AND ERGONOMICS

Monocoque frame

Attached directly to the cylinder heads, the monocoque frame protrudes forward to house the steering head bearings, contained in two aluminum bushes.

Front-end geometry

The front-end geometry has 24° of rake and 95 mm of trail. At the rear, instead, the double-sided swingarm has been replaced with a sophisticated, fully die-cast aluminum single-sided swingarm.

Suspensions

The Panigale V2 features the 43 mm Showa BPF fork at the front, which provide full adjustability in spring pre-load, compression and rebound damping.

Wheels and tires

The Panigale V2 has a 5-spoke, 3.5 inch wheel at the front and 5.5 inch wheel at the rear, both rolling on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires: 120/70 ZR17 at the front and a nimble 180/60 x ZR17 at the rear.

ELECTRONICS

4.3'' TFT display

Instrumentation on the Panigale V2 features a 4.3" TFT display. Graphics and interface make menu browsing and adjustments easy while allowing more immediate identification of the selected Riding Mode.

Electronic Controls

The comprehensive and modern electronic equipment, based on the 6-axis inertial platform, leaves no doubt that the Panigale V2 possesses the DNA of the high-end sports bike.

Headlight, tail light and indicators

The front headlight assembly is extremely compact thanks to the adoption of two small LED low beam / high beam modules.

Accessories by Ducati Performance

Ducati Performance accessories are designed by the Ducati Centro Stile and made in collaboration with leading companies established in the industry. 

Complete Evolution titanium exhaust assembly

Created by Akrapovič exclusively for the Panigale, this is the most advanced complete racing exhaust system available on the market. Every single section of the system is produced in a special Titanium alloy, with TIG (Tungste Inert Gas) weld joints, extremely light and resistant to high temperatures and allowing a weight reduction. Once fitted to the bike, the Evolution exhaust significantly increases the already impressive weight-power ratio of the Panigale, for breath-taking acceleration.

Rider comfort seat

Features denser foam and thicker padding when compared to the OE seat. These attributes provide maximum support while minimizing rider fatigue.

Carbon front mudgard

The exotic material further enhances the sport demeanor of this new Superbike.