ROAD NEWS
BUILD YOUR OWN PANIGALE
F
ollowing the success of the Lego Technic
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Lego has kept the
throttle pinned and released a new model kit
based on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
The new set, which will cost roughly $110, is
the first-ever Lego brick reproduction of any
Ducati motorcycle.
Complete with a two-speed gearbox –
exclusive to this new Lego reproduction – the
Lego Panigale V4 R has a “working” V4 engine,
as well as innovative and original front and
rear suspension.
Measuring 32cm x 16cm x 8cm the V4 R is the
first motorcycle model in Lego Technic history
to include a gearbox to add to the fun – don’t
lie, it’s not just for kids… you’d totally play on the
floor with this thing too!
“We have all been children fond of Lego
bricks and I think it is easy to understand that
this new licensing agreement between Ducati
and the Lego Group is like a dream come
true. Two excellences that share the same
values of dedication, passion and attention to
detail come together to give life to a unique
experience”, says Ducati’s Licensing Director,
Alessandro Cicognani.
“Our hope is that the Ducati Panigale V4 R Lego
Technic can bring together, excite and entertain
children and parents, but also all the fans who
ride their motorbikes every day.”
Naturally for a motorcycle to be immortalised in
Lego there are fans within the Danish toymaker.
The Lego Technic Ducati Panigale V4 R comes
as a full set of 646 pieces and is designed for
builders aged 10+. Not only will it be available
at regular Lego outlets, but the Lego Panigale
will also be available in Ducati dealerships, in the
Ducati Online Shop from June 1.
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