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Ducati Panigale V4 R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 998cc liquid-cooled engine makes 221 bhp and 111.3 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 193.5 kg that is 1142 bhp per tonne, third best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 330 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 193.5 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1471 mm
- Length
- 2105 mm
- Width
- 805 mm
- Height
- 1180 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/60-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 221 bhp
- Torque
- 111.3 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 12.5 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Fully Adjustable 43mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 Pressurized Fork with TiN Treatment
- Rear suspension
- Fully Adjustable Ohlins TTX 36 Unit with Hydraulic Spring Preload Adjuster
Source: Ducati official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Panigale V4 R weighs 193.5 kg with fluids, has an 850 mm seat, 135 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1471 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres, good for about 225 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 200/60-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, M 1000 R and S1000RR
Against CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, M 1000 R or S1000RR, it gets dual-channel abs and slipper clutch that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, usb charging port and usd front forks, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Panigale V4 R has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Slipper clutch
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- USB charging port
- USD front forks
Colours
- Ducati Red
Panigale V4 R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Panigale V4 R?
- It uses a 998cc engine producing 221 bhp and 111.3 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Panigale V4 R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 850 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Panigale V4 R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Panigale V4 R have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Panigale V4 R from
₹84.99 Lakh