ENGINE

  • Engine Type: Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic valve system
  • Displacement: 998 cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 81 mm × 48.4 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 14.0:1
  • Max Power:
    • 235 hp @ 13,500 rpm (standard)
  • Max Torque:
    • 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) @ 12,000 rpm
  • Max Engine Speed: Up to 16,500 rpm in top gear
  • Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection with twin injectors per cylinder and ride-by-wire throttle
  • Exhaust System: 4-2-1-2 Akrapovic System

DRIVECHAIN

  • Gearbox: 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (up/down EVO 2)
  • Clutch: Dry slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
  • Final Drive: Chain drive (15T front / 42T rear)
  • Special Feature: MotoGP-style gearbox with neutral below first gear (race-derived innovation)

CHASSIS

  • Frame: Aluminum “Front Frame” with reduced lateral stiffness (-40%) for improved cornering feel
  • Swingarm: Hollow symmetrical aluminum swingarm (lightweight, improved traction)
  • Front Suspension:
    • Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork (43 mm, fully adjustable)
  • Rear Suspension:
    • Öhlins TTX36 shock with hydraulic preload adjuster
  • Steering Damper: Öhlins SD20 (next-gen adjustability and damping response)
  • Adjustability:
    • Swingarm pivot height adjustable (track tuning capability)

AERO +

  • Winglets: Redesigned dual-element front wings (more compact, increased efficiency)
  • Corner Sidepods: MotoGP-inspired downforce elements improving grip at lean angles
  • Cooling System: Revised fairings with optimized airflow and heat extraction
  • Downforce Gain: Increased stability and cornering performance at high speeds

The new Ducati Panigale V4 R is engineered as a race-first homologation superbike, integrating MotoGP-derived aerodynamics, chassis dynamics, and extreme high-rerevving engine performance.
Its combination of lightweight construction, advanced electronics, and track-focused adjustability makes it one of the most technically advanced production motorcycles ever built. 

Overall, the V4 R is essentially the closest production Ducati to a factory race bike, blending high-revving power, MotoGP electronics, and track-optimised handling into a homologation machine designed for elite superbike competition. Hence the reason whye Nitrous Competitions Racing have opted for this machine for our 2026 British Superbike Campaigne.