The new Ducati Panigale V2 has hit our shores, nearly a year after it was launched in international markets. The supersport bike features a new design and a brand new, twin-cylinder engine as well. Here are its top five highlights.
Sharp, Aggressive Design
The Panigale V2 looks sharp and purposeful and in some ways, a scaled-down version of the new Panigale V4. What also grabs attention is the twin LED headlights that are narrower and more angry-looking than those on the outgoing Panigale V2. Even the tail section is designed beautifully while the LED taillight is reminiscent of the Panigale 1199 R.
New Engine
The Panigale V2 is powered by an 890cc, liquid-cooled V-twin engine that makes 120bhp at 10,750rpm and 93.3Nm at 8,250rpm. While the peak power is much lower than the outgoing Panigale V2’s engine, the new Panigale is significantly lighter than the old bike. The ‘S’ variant is 17kg lighter and Ducati says the new Panigale V2 is as quick as the old bike around test tracks.
The Chassis
Under the beautiful bodywork, there is an aluminium monocoque frame. The standard bike has a 43mm Marzocchi USD fork and a Kayaba monoshock, both of which are fully adjustable. The Panigale V2 S, meanwhile, gets Ohlins suspension at the front and rear. Both variants ride on 17-inch wheels that are shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres.
The Electronics Suite
As is expected from a Ducati, there is a long list of electronic aids on the bike. There are multiple ride modes, traction control levels, wheelie control, engine brake control, and a bi-directional quickshifter. The bike also gets a new TFT display with three display modes- Road, Road Pro, and Race.
Pricing
Prices for the new Ducati Panigale V2 start at Rs. 19.12 lakh, while the V2 S will set you back by Rs. 21.10 lakh.
These prices are ex-showroom and less than that of the outgoing bike.
