2020 Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 for Sale

A Limited Edition

• A COLLECTOR'S ITEM DUCATI: The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is a limited and numbered version of 500 units. To satisfy even the most demanding collectors, the bike comes with an authenticity certificate that matches the laser-engraved ID number (XXX/500) on the top yoke with the engine and frame serial number. Moreover, supplied are stickers with the “Shell” and “Foggy” logos, to be applied on the side fairings and the base of the screen should the owner wish to reinforce the visual ties with Carl Fogarty's 996 SBK.

Chassis

• CHASSIS PARTS DEFINED BY EXCELLENCE: In terms of its chassis, the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 boasts the best you could wish for Ducati Corse "Front Frame", Semi-active Öhlins suspensions, Marchesini Racing forged magnesium wheels, Top-of-the-range Brembo braking system

Design

• A TRIBUTE TO THE DUCATI 996 SBK: The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is characterised by livery inspired by the Ducati 996 SBK, winner of the 1999 World Superbike Championship with Carl Fogarty. The graphics, based on Ducati Red, are distinguished by the number holders of the front and the fairings, where the World Champion's number "1" is proudly placed. The lower part of the tank is crossed by a black stripe that extends to the frame and to the side extractors; it accentuates the side view's dynamism and evokes the side panels of the 996 SBK's carbon air-box side body panels. The black colour is also found on the lower fairings and headlight housing, making the two front air inlets visually wider and more threatening. The rider seat exhibits the same colour combination as the bike, with a clear separation between black and red that extends to the rear buffer. Stickers that reproduce the "Shell" and "Foggy" logos are available to apply on the side fairings and at the base of the Plexiglas respectively; these two details were designed to further strengthen the visual connection with Carl Fogarty's 996 SBK. This version's racing look is completed by the magnesium-forged Marchesini Racing wheels, the Akrapovič titanium silencer and the several carbon and billet aluminium components.
• SINGLE-SEATER CONFIGURATION: The tail of the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is in a single-seater version to highlight the bike's "ready-to-race" character. Its wing design is inspired by an aerodynamic spoiler and incorporates a full-LED tail light functionally divided into two parts, according to the tradition of Ducati sportbikes. The double red arch of the parking light makes the Panigale V4 unmistakable, just like its aggressive look.
• "DIAMOND" TANK: The plasticity of the "diamond" tank, a Ducati trademark, assists the rider at all stages of track driving. Thanks to its muscular shape it is possible to lean completely into the most extreme corners, lower the helmet for maximum aerodynamic efficiency in the straights and offer a strong lateral grip on the knees when braking deep into corners. It extends under the seat to lower the centre of gravity, thus leaving a portion of the subtail visible.
• FRONT FRAME: The "Front Frame", left visible, becomes an integral part of the bike, giving it a tight fairing, practically custom tailored. It relies on the Desmosedici Stradale engine, a load-bearing component. This solution represents the evolution of the Monocoque structure and was born by making use of the experience gained in MotoGP. Compared to the Monocoque, the "Front Frame" makes it possible to decouple the torsional and lateral stiffness so as to achieve the proper amount of pliability with respect to the stresses on the frame, better absorbing uneven road conditions in the curves and ensuring the necessary stability. All this translates into a superior agility and precision that provides the rider of the Panigale V4 with an easier and less tiring control. The main difference in the layout compared to traditional solutions is the use of the engine as a structural element for the entire frame. The "Front Frame" features a compact frontal structure weighing only 4 kg, secured directly to the upper semi-casing of the front bank and to the cylinder head of the V4's rear bank, the engine block also serving as a connection point for the rear suspension and pivot point for the single swinging arm. The most important advantage of the "Front Frame" is the use of the Desmosedici Stradale engine to achieve the desired rigidity, making it possible to significantly reduce the extension of the main frame – and therefore its weight – achieving a superior rigidity/weight ratio. To this advantage is added the fact that the reduced length of the uprights running alongside the engine has made it possible to design a compact motorcycle, especially where the rider sits. The chassis is completed by the lightweight front subframe made of magnesium and the chill-cast aluminium seat support, secured on the top to the "Front Frame" and at the bottom screwed onto the cylinder head of the rear bank. The rear suspension exploits levers attached to the Desmosedici Stradale engine by forged aluminium. The levers react to the movements of an aluminium cast single-sided swinging arm.

Electronics

• ELECTRONICS FOR THE TRACK: The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic package, based on the use of the Bosch 6-axis inertial platform (6D IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit) that includes controls to manage all the riding phases. The electronic equipment includes: Bosch EVO ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control EVO 2 (DTC EVO 2), Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO), Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift up/down EVO 2 (DQS EVO 2), Engine Brake Control EVO (EBC EVO), Ducati Electronic Suspension EVO (DES EVO).

Engine

• DESMOSEDICI STRADALE ENGINE: The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is powered by the 1,103 cm³ Desmosedici Stradale engine. A 90° V4 engine with Desmodromic timing system derived from the MotoGP is the only one of its kind in terms of its counter-rotating crankshaft and the "Twin Pulse" firing sequence. The engine can deliver a power of 214 hp at 13,000 rpm, and a torque of 12.6 kgm at 10,000 rpm, which makes it absolutely enjoyable, even on the road. The adoption of the dry clutch and approved Akrapovič titanium silencers transform the Desmosedici Stradale engine installed to the "25° Anniversario 916" making it every passionate Ducatista's dream bike.
• APPROVED AKRAPOVIČ TITANIUM SILENCER: The exhaust sound of the Desmosedici Stradale engine is reinforced by the approved Akrapovič titanium silencers, 0.5 kg lighter compared to that of the Panigale V4 S, which add a racing touch to the bike's look thanks to the carbon fibre endcaps and the honeycomb grilles on the exhaust outlets, which recall the MotoGP world.
• DRY CLUTCH: The 90° V4 of the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 uses an STM EVO-SBK dry clutch that's made from billet aluminium. Compared to the wet clutch, it guarantees a more effective slipper function during extreme use of the bike on the track, even during the most aggressive downshifts, and greater fluidity during all "off-throttle" stages. In addition, the "mechanical" engine brake level can be customised by choosing a different secondary spring from those available in the Ducati Performance catalogue. The assembly of the carbon fibre open clutch cover, included in the equipment supplied, gives off the classic metallic noise, loved by all Ducatistas, just as it did at the time of the Ducati 916.

Safety Equipment

• Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration

Special Equipment

• DEDICATED STANDARD EQUIPMENT: The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 is based on the mechanics of the Panigale V4 S evolved with components and racing solutions from the Panigale V4 R. Standard equipment includes Marchesini Racing forged magnesium wheels, approved Akrapovic titanium silencers, and several carbon fibre and billet aluminium parts, which together reduce the weight by 1 kg compared to the V4 S version. The following are directly derived from the Panigale V4 R: the "Front Frame" designed to Ducati Corse specifications; the dry clutch; and the specific electronic controls for track use, such as the Ducati Quick Shift EVO 2 and the Ducati Traction Control EVO 2. The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 comes with dedicated standard equipment

Standard Equipment

• Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators, Akrapovic approved silencers in titanium, Marchesini Racing magnesium forged wheels, Racing windscreen, Carbon fibre front/rear mudguards, Machined-from-solid top yoke with identification number, Special rider seat, Racing style handle grips, Adjustable foot pegs, Carbon fiber heel guard, Carbon fiber cover swinging arm, Racing articulated levers