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PANIGALE PERFECTION ?
Ducati has released a limited edition , as in
1000 worldwide , version of the new 2024 V4 Panigale . This one , however is more than a little bit special . The Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore is absolutely dripping with super-sexy special bits , from the carbon fibre wheels and the 338.5mm racing braking system ( a first on a street bike ) to a dry clutch ( yep , an ‘ open ’ cover is available ) and even , should you so desire , a special run of matching jackets and helmets , available only with the Tricolore . And the list goes on . In fact , the list is here …
Desmosedici Stradale engine : 1103cc
• Maximum power : 216hp @ 13,500rpm
• Maximum torque : 120.9Nm @ 11,250rpm
• “ Front Frame ”
• 17-litre aluminium tank
• Ducati Electronic Suspension ( DES ) 3.0
• Öhlins NPX-30 pressurised fork , TTX 36 rear shock and steering damper with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
• Öhlins steering damper
• Kerb weight without fuel : 188kg
• Alcantara seat
• Racing plexiglass
• Dry clutch kit
• Billet aluminium steering plate with model name and progressive number
• Dedicated dashboard animation for key-on
• Dedicated aluminium contact key with progressive number
• Adjustable billet aluminium footpegs
• Front Brake PRO braking system : double Brembo 338.5 x 6.2 mm T-drive ventilated front disc , Brembo HypureTM calipers , Brembo MCS 19.21 pump with remote adjust
• Carbon fibre rims ( approved for pillion use )
• Carbon front and rear mudguard , chain guard , heel guards , swingarm cover , exhaust guard , alternator cover
• GPS module
• Dedicated motorcycle cover *
• Certificate of authenticity *
• Customised box for additional components * With the striking livery designed by none other than Drudi Performance and the team from Centro Stile Ducati , the bikes wear the number one plate in celebration of what has been a stunning year for Ducati . Not only did Ducati take the MotoGP rider and manufacturers ’ title for the third time in a row , the Ducati teams around the world also shone , winning the WSBK manufacturers ’ title , the rider title in WSBK Supersport and AMA Superbike Collectable from the start , if you have the selfrestraint required to not ride the exotic beauty , you ’ ll have to front up at your Ducati dealer ASAP to secure one .
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