- A special version in a numbered and limited series of 1000 units with a unique livery and, for the first time on a Tricolore, components that improve performance on the track
- New asymmetric livery, designed by Aldo Drudi together with the Centro Stile Ducati, for a collector’s Panigale
- Exclusive components such as carbon fiber rims, dry clutch and, for the first time on a production bike, the racing braking system with 338.5 mm discs
Ducati has unveiled a tribute to ‘Made in Italy’ and Ducati history: the Panigale V4 Tricolore, with only 1000 numbered units making this a true collector’s bike.
The new model features the famous Tricolore colour scheme which has been designed to commemorate the livery of the 1984 750 F1, a bike that 40 years ago, began the history of modern supersport bikes from Borgo Panigale. And the Tricolore livery over the following years has been dedicated to the most prestigious versions of the various generations of Ducati Superbikes, ever since the first 851 Desmoquattro in 1988.
For Ducati, the Panigale V4 Tricolore is the latest innovation of 2024. It has been an incredible year, in which the Borgo Panigale-based company has won the MotoGP Riders’ and Manufacturers’ titles for the third time in a row, coming close to absolute domination with nineteen victories out of twenty Grand Prix. Added to this are the World Manufacturers’ title in Superbike, the Riders’ title in Supersport, and the Italian title on debut with the 450 MX in the Italian Motocross. There were also many national victories, including the Italian Superbike and the U.S. Superbike, which marked Ducati’s return to victory in the U.S. after 30 years. Last but not least, the historic successes in the Japanese Superbike Championship of the Panigale V4 managed by the Kagayama team.
Special Model
The Panigale V4 Tricolore, proudly designed by Drudi Performance and the Centro Stile Ducati, is based on the new Panigale V4. Its white, red, and green livery, proposed for the first time on the bike in an asymmetric version, celebrates the colors of the Italian flag by combining them with the black and white of the checkered flag, the symbol of victory, shown on the lower part of the fairing. The number plates with the number one, on the front and on the sides of the fairing, recall those of the sportiest and most sophisticated Ducatis, such as the Panigale V4 R or the Multistrada Pikes Peak.
A livery that underlines the aerodynamic surfaces of the bike, with more taut lines that highlight the change in style that marked, with the Panigale V4 2025, the transition from the sixth to the seventh generation of Ducati Superbikes. The base of the Panigale V4 Tricolore is, in fact, the new V4 presented last July at World Ducati Week and the protagonist of an important evolutionary leap thanks to an integrated approach to aerodynamics and design, a completely revised chassis, and innovative electronic solutions such as the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) and the Race eCBS.
For the first time in Ducati history, a Tricolore is enriched with technical equipment that improves its performance on the track, making this bike even more unique. The Panigale V4 Tricolore is in fact equipped with five-spoke carbon fibre rims that reduce the weight by 0.950 kg compared to the forged ones of the Panigale V4 S, lowering the moment of inertia by 12% at the front and 19% at the rear. Thanks to these rims, the nimbleness of the bike increases when changing direction and the tendency of the bike to close the trajectory during acceleration when still leaning is amplified.
The new Panigale V4 Tricolore is the first production bike in the world to be equipped with the Front Brake Pro front braking system, consisting of two finned Brembo T-Drive discs measuring 338.5 mm in diameter and 6.2 mm thick, which increase braking power and performance consistency. These discs, tested by Ducati Factory Riders in the 2024 Race of Champions, are derived from the racing discs mounted in the Superbike World Championship on the most demanding circuits and are paired with HypureTM calipers. The calipers feature a titanium anodising treatment and an oversized Brembo logo. Finally, the front brake pump is an MCS 19.21 with remote brake lever position adjustment, as is the case on MotoGP and Superbike.
The special equipment of the Tricolore is completed by a dry clutch, adjustable footpegs in solid aluminum, and a GPS module. Anyone who wants to use the Panigale V4 Tricolore on the track will also have access to a racing tank cap in solid aluminium, brake caliper conveyors, open clutch cover in carbon fibre and a kit for removing the license plate holder, all supplied as standard. The experience of riding this collector’s bike will be made even more special thanks to the Alcantara seat, the racing plexiglass, and the dedicated animation of the dashboard at key-on.
Finally, each Tricolore, like all collectible Ducatis, is made unique by the steering plate in machined aluminium from solid with the model’s name and unit number.
The Panigale V4 Tricolore is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated motorcycle cover, which are delivered in a special personalised box made to match the livery. The model number is also shown on the aluminium plate of the ignition key.
If you fancy getting yourself a very special Panigale V4, then head to the Ducati website or call into your nearest dealer to get in quick, as chances are it won’t be long before they are all snapped up. And the price of a bit of Italian exotica? Well, in NZ you’ll need to stump up $85,793.00 to secure one. And while I’m sure there are many of us who will choke at that figure, we’re sure there’ll be over 1000 people around the world who will be happy to have one of these sitting in their living room.
For further details visit https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/panigale/panigale-v4-tricolore
Panigale V4 Tricolore
- Main features
- Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
- Maximum power of 216 hp at 13,500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 120.9 Nm at 11,250 rpm
- “Front Frame”
- 17-litre aluminum tank
- Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
- Öhlins NPX-30 pressurized fork with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
- Öhlins TTX 36 shock absorber with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
- Öhlins steering damper with Öhlins Smart control system EC 3.0
- Curb weight without fuel: 188 kg
- 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 adjustment
- Carbon fibre rims (approved for two-seater use)
- Front and rear mudguard, chain guard, heel guards, swingarm cover, exhaust guard, alternator cover in carbon fiber
- GPS module
- Dedicated motorcycle cover *
- Certificate of authenticity*
- Customised box for additional components *
- Racing tank cap in billet aluminum **
- Brake caliper air conveyors in carbon fiber **
- License plate removal kit **
- Open clutch cover in carbon fiber **
