The new 2025 Panigale V4 offers its riders many features to take advantage of. Notably, there’s a brand-new dashboard featuring a 6.9″ color screen display.
This display is tailored to provide riders with access to an abundance of information.
Bosch recently created the Race e-CBS system, enabling front and rear braking systems to interact similarly to those found on top racing bikes.
Design
The Panigale V4 chassis aims to give riders greater control in even the most delicate phases of a corner, using solutions such as its symmetrical swingarm which reduces lateral stiffness by 37%, and its front frame with lighter components and compact design which enables faster turns without increasing effort from riders.
forged wheels derived from those found on the Desmosedici GP weigh less and are more efficient at transferring power to the road, while Ohlins NPX-30 and TTX36 suspensions managed by Smart EC 3.0 have been upgraded with higher-resolution hydraulic valves to enable precise definition of suspension modes for both road riding and track riding.
The seat has been modified with an extended and further inward design to facilitate movement necessary in various riding contexts, enabling riders to assume an easy yet aerodynamically correct and stable stance, giving the sensation that official Ducati Corse test riders refer to as being compact and connected; helping maintain more precise lines on track.
Engine
Ducati has long taken pride in their engine designs, and the 2025 Panigale V4 takes that to a whole new level. While Desmodromic distribution and counter-rotating shaft were already features on earlier models, this new one goes even further in both areas.
STRIKING INSPIRATION FROM DESMOSEDICI GP: The rear suspension now utilizes the single pull-rod solution used by MotoGP bikes, increasing mechanical grip for quicker acceleration and more precise handling. Furthermore, “Front Frame” sees a 40% decrease in lateral stiffness while still maintaining high longitudinal stiffness to exploit full potential of front tires.
This chassis provides the platform for rider-assist electromagic to reduce lap times by fractions. Launch control, traction control, cornering ABS and slide control can all be customized according to individual rider preference using Ducati Vehicle Observer six-axis inertial sensor data and Ducati Corse’s revolutionary algorithm for MotoGP competition. Furthermore, Ducati claims this algorithm can now accurately estimate ground forces as well as load capacity of motorcycles before using that information to fine tune control systems further.
Electronics
The 2025 Panigale features cutting-edge electronics designed to maximize rider abilities – taking cues from Ducati’s MotoGP experience in particular.
These features include the new Ducati Traction Control system with five pre-set configurations that help determine the appropriate level of intervention; Ducati Slide and Wheelie Control which now have settings based on bike tilt angle to maximize efficiency; as well as Ducati Wheelie Control which automatically adjusts settings according to user settings based on tilt angle for increased effectiveness.
Additionally, the new throttle control employs technology from the V4 R for minimum radial and axial play in opening and handling the throttle more naturally. Furthermore, its electronics package features the world’s first “Race” electronic Combined Braking System developed with Bosch that uses up to 15.5% of rear brake after front has been released for easier turn-in.
Final notes about the chassis include its more angular appearance and a wheelbase increase by 1.25 inches to 59.1 inches – though any increase may be offset by available windscreen options.
Performance
The Panigale superbike of the seventh-generation receives some seemingly minor updates that make a noticeable difference. For instance, its tank has been modified to better support riders during deceleration and leaning out of the saddle, increasing comfort. Furthermore, its seat has been revised so riders can use their knees as anchor points when turning – all helping it cut through air four percent easier than its predecessors.
The Ducati Desmosedici Stradale’s Euro 5+-compliant V4 engine produces 209 horsepower for U.S. models (or 228 with Akrapovic’s optional track-only exhaust). Brembo Hypure brake calipers now featured on its front brakes are lighter and disperse heat more effectively, while its revised rear suspension takes cues from its Desmosedici GP counterpart by replacing sliding bushings with single pull rod solutions that increase efficiency, and optimizing lateral stiffness without negatively affecting longitudinal rigidity – creating mechanical grip at extreme lean angles without negatively affecting longitudinal rigidity or longitudinal rigidity at all.