Ducati Panigale V2 launched at Rs. 16.99 lakh

Ducati has launched Panigale V2 in India. The superbike is positioned below the Panigale V4 and is priced at Rs. 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Panigale V2 is based on an aluminium monocoque chassis. It has a wheelbase of 1,436 mm and the bike weighs 176 kg (dry weight).

The Panigale V2 is powered by a 955cc, L-twin cylinder engine that produces 153 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 104 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. The BS6-compliant engine delivers a higher output (5 BHP / 2 Nm) thanks to new injectors and snorkel which is said to minimize pressure loss. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

It features Showa 43 mm fork suspension at the front with a Sachs monoshock at the rear and a single-sided swingarm. The bike is equipped with twin 320 mm disc brakes at the front and a single 245 mm disc at the rear. It rides on 17-inch wheels shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tyres.

The Panigale V2 comes with three riding modes - Race, Sport and Street. These can be adjusted via the 4.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The bike also gets Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 and a Sachs steering damper as standard. The bike also gets Cornering ABS EVO, traction control, wheelie control, Engine Brake Control EVO and auto tyre calibration.