2021 Ducati Panigale V4 SP Front
SP literally means “Sport Production” in Ducati speak

The Ducati Panigale V4 SP comes with a rather hefty price tag

Ducati has launched the Panigale V4 SP at a price of Rs. 36.07 lakhs (ex-showroom), today in India. It is available only in the “Winter Test” livery which is inspired by Ducati Corse bikes used in the pre-season tests for MotoGP and SBK championships

The superbike has a carbon front mudguard, carbon-fibre winglets, adjustable billet aluminium foot pegs with with carbon heel guards, Marchesini forged magnesium wheels, 5-inch instrument display. and electronic suspension comprising Ohlins NIX-30 inverted front fork, Ohlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and a steering damper.

Ducati Panigale V4 SP Price
The bike has Matt Black bodywork and an exposed brushed aluminium fuel tank

Of course, to justify its massive asking price, Ducati Panigale V4 SP also comes with a long list of electronic systems based on the 6-axis Bosch IMU, which include cornering ABS, traction control, slide control, wheelie control, engine brake control, and power launch.

Additionally, the rider gets to choose between different riding modes, including 2 different mappings (Race A and Race B) for the track, while the motorcycle also comes equipped with a data analyser kit with a GPS module.

Power comes form a 1103cc V4 engine that delivers 214 HP at 13,000 RPM and 124 Nm of torque at 9500 RPM. The motor uses a dry clutch and is teamed to a 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter.

Rear Profile
There are bright red highlights used in the right places

Stopping power comes from twin 330 mm front discs clamped by Brembo Stylema calipers and a 245 mm rear disc with a 2-piston caliper, while front brake pump is also from Brembo and features remote adjustment.

Ducati will also provide accessories, to be used only at a circuit, along with the Panigale V4 SP. These include the aforementioned data analyser, a carbon clutch cover and caps for the mirror and licence plate holder holes.

2021 Ducati Panigale V4 SP
The bike weighs 194 kg and can hold up to 16 litres of fuel