Five limited-edition Panigale V2 and V4 models, sporting the liveries of their 2023 MotoGP, WorldSBK, and WorldSSP Champions, have been unveiled by Ducati. The 2023 MotoGP World Champions were Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia, with Marco Bezzecchi of the Mooney VR46 Racing team and Jorge Martin coming in second and third, respectively. In honor of Bagnaia, Martin, and Bezzecchi, respectively, the Italian manufacturer has introduced the limited-edition Panigale V4 superbike in three batches of 263, 189, and 72 units. Every motorcycle has the official team colors and the autograph of the corresponding rider.
In the meantime, Alvaro Bautista's second World Superbike title victory in the Jerez opener is referenced in the exclusive Ducati Giallo livery. The same livery was also well-received at the Misano round, where the Ducati rider emerged victorious. In addition, the bike comes with a brushed aluminum tank, grey Marchesini built wheels, and carbon fiber winglets from the brand. The Panigale V4 Bautista 2023 World Champion Replica featuring the rider's signature will be produced in 219 pieces.
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Not to mention, Ducati won the World Manufacturers' Title in the WorldSSP class after Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing WSSP Team) won Race 1 at Portimao while piloting the Panigale V2. Ducati will only build 111 Panigale V2 Bulega 2023 World Champion Replicas to commemorate this milestone.
Features of Ducati Panigale V2, V4 Limited Editions
Apart from the aesthetic modifications, the motorcycles also include a single-piece saddle, a billet aluminium steering plate with a laser-engraved production number, and a rider-signed fuel tank. A nine-disc dry clutch, adjustable billet aluminium Rizoma foot pegs, a TFT display, GPS, an Akrapovic exhaust system, and carbon fibre parts like the rear exhaust manifolds, rear mudguard, alternator cover, and front brake ducts all complement the design.
Powertrain of Ducati Panigale V2, V4 Limited Editions
The Panigale V4 S serves as the foundation for the limited-edition MotoGP and WorldSBK bikes. As a result, their 1,103cc V4 engine produces 207 bhp (210 hp) and 123 Nm of peak torque in stock trim. The bikes' hardware consists of a monocoque chassis that is supported by fully adjustable Ohlins upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock. Brembo Stylema brake callipers are used to stop these bikes.
The Panigale V2 Bulega 2023 World Champion Replica is available from Ducati with a 955cc twin-cylinder engine that produces 104Nm of torque and 153 horsepower.
Price of Ducati Panigale V2, V4 Limited Editions
The Panigale V2 Bulega edition costs USD 43,000 (approximately INR 35.80 lakh) while the Panigale V4 Bagnaia 2023 World Champion edition costs USD 73,000 (roughly INR 60.78 lakh) in foreign currency. Priced at USD 68,000, USD 63,000, and USD68,000, respectively, the Panigale V4 Bezzecchi 2023 Racing trim, the Panigale V4 Martin 2023 Racing edition, and the Panigale V4 Bautista 2023 World Champion Replica are situated in between these two.
