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End Of The Road For Ducati Desmo Valve System?

Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, may be moving away from their signature desmodromic valve system, according to a recent report.

the Desmodromic valves delivers the best high RPM power.
the all-new Granturismo V4 engine uses conventional valve springs.

The desmo valve system is a unique valve control system that controls the valvetrain via two cams and two actuators, resulting in high RPM power. However, the system has a downside – the dreaded “desmo” service.

This service is a big service that needs to be done between 24,000km and 30,000km depending on the bike and can be quite expensive.

Ducati is aware of the desmo service’s infamous reputation and has started to move away from this system. In 2020, they introduced the V4 Granturismo engine in the Multistrada V4, which replaced the desmo valve system with conventional valve springs and a more durable timing chain. This resulted in a massive 60,000km interval between valve checks, the longest in the industry.

Ducati is working towards updating their mid-level family of bikes such as the Monster to also move towards conventional valve springs. The Monster shares its 939cc L-twin engine with many other bikes like the SuperSport, Multistrada V2, DesertX and Hypermotard, so this change may be seen in these bikes as well.

However, the top-of-the-line performance bikes like the Panigale and Streetfighter families will still retain the desmo system since it is the best for high RPM power.

Although this change may benefit Ducati owners by reducing maintenance costs, it remains to be seen how it will impact the brand’s identity and reputation for high-performance bikes.

Ducati’s new-gen Scrambler still has a desmo-valved engine, so it may be a while before we see that change on Ducati’s most affordable offering. Ducati fans can look forward to the upcoming changes and the improved ease of maintenance they may bring.

Ducati Panigale V4 Dan V4 S 2022 Kini Di Malaysia – Dari RM145,900

Ducati Malaysia dengan rasminya melancarkan Ducati Panigale V4 2022 untuk pasaran tempatan.

Tampil dengan dua varian, Panigale V4 dan V4 S kedua-duanya ditawarkan pada harga RM148,900 dan RM188,900.

Bagi tahun 2022, terdapat beberapa penambahbaikan terbaru dilaksanakan terutamanya di bahagian enjin, chasis, panel badan dan pakej elektronik.

Pertamanya, bahagian panel badan kini telah dinaik taraf dengan pertambahan corong udara bagi memperbaiki tahap kepanasan enjin. Bukan itu sahaja, corong udara di bahawa sisi juga bertujuan menyejukkan quickshifter.

Sementara itu, Ducati juga menaik taraf nisbah gear juga telah diperkemas dengan gear 1, 2 dan 6 kini tampil dengan nisbah lebih panjang berbanding model 2021.

Nisbah gear yang lebih panjang itu bertujuan memastikan aliran kuasa enjin 1103cc V4 itu lebih terkawal terutamanya di RPM rendah.

Pada masa sama, enjin V4 itu kini menawarkan 215.5hp berbanding 214hp pada model terdahulu.

Namun jika mempunyai bajet lebih, pengguna boleh menaik taraf ke ekzos Akrapovic (full system) yang boleh meningkatkan kuasa kepada 225hp disamping 5kg lebih ringan berbanding ekzos standard.

Peningkatan kuasa itu berlaku disebabkan naik taraf yang dilakukan pada bahagian ‘underslung exhaust’ yang kini 18 peratus lebih besar di samping sistem penyejukan yang lebih efisien.

Sementara itu, bahagian tangki kini menawarkan kapasiti 17L naik 1L berbanding model sebelumnya. Ducati juga telah mereka semula bahagian tangki bagi memastikan ‘rider’ boleh meletakkan lengan di bahagian sisi tangki dengan lebih baik terutamanya ketika mengambil selekoh.

Bahagian kaki juga kini boleh mencengkam bahagian bawah tangki dengan lebih baik sewaktu melalukan brek mengejut bagi memastikan jentera masih berada dalam kawalan.

Ciri lain yang turut dipertingkat adalah rekaan winglet yang walaupun tampil lebih kecil namun masih lagi menghasilkan ‘downforce’ 37kg pada kelajuan 300km/j.

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2022 juga dinaik taraf dengan fork depan Ohlins NPX 25/30 boleh laras secara elektronik.

Fork depan itu juga menawarkan jarak pergerakan 5mm lebih panjang menjadi 125mm berbanding sebelum ini.

Pada masa sama, paparan skrin TFT juga telah direka semual dan kini hadir dengan dua lampu pertukaran gear LED di bahagian atas.

Bagi yang berminat untuk melihat Ducati Panigale V4 S dengan lebih dekat, diminta hadir ke pusat pameran Ducati Malaysia di Petaling Jaya.

2022 Ducati Panigale V4 Now In Malaysia – From RM145,900

Ducati Malaysia has officially launched the 2022 Panigale V4 superbike for the local market.

The 2022 Panigale V4 get a host of aerodynamic and electronic upgrades.
the new electronic package ensures the Panigale V4 is even friendlier to ride.

Available in two trims, the base V4 is priced at RM148,900 while the top of the range V4 S can be yours for RM188,900.

The Borgo Panigale factory has made numerous improvements for the Panigale V4, aimed at refining the riding ergonomics and power.

Visually, the 2022 Panigale V4 gets a redesigned winglet, and despite appearing smaller, it produces the same 30kg of downforce at 270km/h.

Ducati also improves the engine heat distribution by revamping the belly pan, which now features two air slots on either side and a series of air slits at the bottom.

Despite the minimal changes, the improved cooling efficiency pushes the Desmosedici Stradale peak power to 215.5hp @ 13,00rpm and 123.6Nm @ 9,500rpm.

Other major changes include getting the SBK gearbox from the Panigale V4 R, whereby its first, second and sixth gear is made taller to allow for better gear transition. The new transmission also helps the Panigale V4 to achieve an extra 5km/h top speed than the 2021 Panigale V4.

Nonetheless, replacing the stock exhaust with a full-system Akrapovic race exhaust will help bump the peak power to 225hp and reduce the weight by 5kg to 190.5kg from its 195.5kg curb weight.

The new Panigale V4 also gets a 5mm longer suspension travel front fork which is said to help improve the front-end feel.

Meanwhile, the Öhlins semi-active suspension available on the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S now adopts Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork, which is fitted into the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic control system.

The pressurized system managed the compression in the left leg of the fork with a 25mm piston, while a 30mm piston managed the extension in the right leg.

The swingarm pivot was also raised by 4mm to increase the anti-squat effect during acceleration.

Interestingly, to help the rider’s ergonomic, Ducati has made big changes to the fuel tank shape and material to allow riders to have better grip during braking and turning.

Ducati has also restyled the 5″ TFT display that now features two LED shifter lights at the top.

Most importantly, the 2022 Panigale V4 continues to offer 6-axis IMU, which include:

cornering ABS
traction control
slide control
wheelie control
engine brake control
up/down quickshifter
brake-to-slide feature

For those interested, you can take a closer look at the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S at Ducati Malaysia showroom located in Petaling Jaya.

2023 Ducati Panigale V4 Gets Refined Electronics, More Power

Ducati has officially updated the Panigale V4 range with more power and refined electronics for 2023.

Gets new electronic package including Ducati Engine Brake Control EVO 2.
New Ducati quick shifter system and extra horsepower.

The Panigale V4 and V4 S have received much attention since its introduction in 2019. Mainly for their MotoGP-derived engine and electronic package.

Despite the significant upgrade compared to its previous twin-cylinder Panigales, the V4 and V4 S continue to run on the same chassis design.

Nevertheless, Ducati has carried out a series of updates for the 2023 Panigale V4 and V4 S.

According to the Borgo Panigale factory, the V4 and V4 S get a new Ducati Corse-derived electronic package that helps to improve comfort, precision and performance.

The 2023 Panigale V4 and V4 S are now equipped with new Ducati Engine Brake Control EVO 2 software, a brand-new Ducati Quick Shift and further refinements for Ducati Traction Control and Ride-by-Wire system.

In addition, Ducati also improved engine heat management with a new cooling fan control strategy.

Also, the V4 engine now makes 215.5 horsepower, with the 1st, 2nd and 6th gear adjusted for a longer ratio.

Ducati also improved the torque management, which should now allow for a refined feel during the first touch of the throttle.

For those who just purchased the 2022 model, worry not, as the aforementioned updates can also be applied to the 2022 Panigale V4 and V4 SP.

Ducati Ended 2021 With The Best Revenue – 59,447 Units Delivered Worldwide

Although socioeconomics around the globe was affected heavily due to the pandemic, the world of two wheels continues to evolve rapidly.

Italian motorcycle company Ducati closes in 2021 with the best revenue and operating profit ever recorded.

The Borgo Panigale factory delivered a record figure of 59, 447 motorcycles across the globe in 2021, an increase of 24 per cent over 2020 (48,042) and a 12 per cent rise over 2019 (53,183).

Ducati also marked a new record in revenues, landing EUR878 million with the growth of 30 per cent over 2020 (UER676 million) and 23 per cent over 2019 (EUR716 million).

Meanwhile, the Bologna-based company recorded a remarkable operating profit of EUR61 million, thus growing by 154 per cent over 2020 (EUR24 million) and 18 per cent increased over 2019 (EUR52 million).

The numbers genuinely mark team red’s significant achievement despite the world being hampered by supply crisis and components shortage.

Nevertheless, Ducati opened 84 new dealerships in key locations to keep up with the demands, making it 790 dealerships in over 90 countries, including Malaysia.

Despite a fantastic sales figure for 2021, Ducati is pushing to outperform those numbers by unveiling an all-new range of bikes, including the 2022 DesertX and the updated Panigale V4 SP2.

Meet The Lighter And Faster Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 – 228HP, 123.6Nm

Ducati has officially completed its 2022 model year range by introducing another top-notch performance motorcycle, the Ducati Panigale V4 SP2.

The SP2 is the second generation of the Panigale V4 SP launched in 2020. The latest build focused on weight reduction and increased performance thanks to upgraded parts and accessories unique to the bike.

Despite nursing the same 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the mill is now housed in an aluminium front frame to reduce weight.

The SP2 also gets a new full-titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, which helps to reduce unnecessary weight by 5 kilograms and bumps the power to 228hp.

Other premium components fitted on the Panigale V4 SP2 include:

Ohlins NPX 24/30 front end
TTX36 rear shock and steering damper
Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 system
four power modes (Full, High, Medium and Low)
Brembo MSC 19.21 master cylinder

Stopping power comes from twin Brembo Stylema R callipers with STM EVO dry clutch, developed for the Ducati WorldSBK machine.

To ensure the best on-track experience, the Panigale V4 SP2 features Street and Sport ride modes (with Race A and Race B presets), Track Evo display option and Ducati Data Analyser with GPS module.

Meanwhile, if you think 228hp is too much power, worry not as the Panigale V4 SP2 comes with a host of safety features:

Cornering ABS EVO
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO
Auto tyre calibration
Ducati Power Launch
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2

The final touch comes in the form of a matt black Winter Test livery design purely to let everyone knows that a beast is lurking among the crowd.

Scheduled maintenance is at every 12,000km wwhile the valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) is set at every 24,000km.

The Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 is already available for booking in Europe for GBP34,295 (RM188k).

2022 Ducati Panigale V4 Breaks Cover – New SBK Gearbox, 215.5HP

Ducati 2022 model release continue by unveiling the updated 2022 Ducati Panigale V4.

The Borgo Panigale factory has made numerous improvements for the Panigale V4, aimed at refining the riding ergonomics and power.

Visually, the 2022 Panigale V4 gets a redesigned winglet, and despite appearing smaller, it produces the same 30kg of downforce at 270km/h.

Ducati also improves the engine heat distribution by revamping the belly pan, which now features two air slots on either side and a series of air slits at the bottom.

Despite the minimal changes, the improved cooling efficiency pushes the Desmosedici Stradale peak power to 215.5hp @ 13,00rpm and 123.6Nm @ 9,500rpm.

Nonetheless, replacing the stock exhaust with a full-system Akrapovic race exhaust will help bump the peak power to 225hp and reduce the weight by 5kg to 190.5kg from its 195.5kg curb weight.

The new Panigale V4 also gets a 5mm longer suspension travel front fork which is said to help improve the front-end feel.

The pressurized system managed the compression in the left leg of the fork with a 25mm piston, while a 30mm piston managed the extension in the right leg.

The swingarm pivot was also raised by 4mm to increase the anti-squat effect during acceleration.

Interestingly, to help the rider’s ergonomic, Ducati has made big changes to the fuel tank shape and material to allow riders to have better grip during braking and turning.

Ducati has also restyled the 5″ TFT display that now features two LED shifter lights at the top.

Most importantly, the 2022 Panigale V4 continues to offer 6-axis IMU, which include:

cornering ABS
traction control
slide control
wheelie control
engine brake control
up/down quickshifter
brake-to-slide feature

Ducati Malaysia Raikan Pemilik Pertama Panigale V4 SP 2021 – RM279,900

Ducati Panigale V4 SP telah pun mendarat di Malaysia dan selamat diserahkan kepada pemilik pertama, hari ini.

Perkara itu diumumkan menerusi saluran media sosial Ducati Malaysia yang turut diraikan bersama pemilik pertama, Afiq Azhar.

Turut bersama-sama sewaktu sesi penyerahan model edisi terhad itu adalah Pengurus Besar Ducati Malaysia, Dennis Michael dan Pengarah Ducati Penang, Kheoh Hock Seng.

Ducati Panigale V4 SP 2021 merupakan model yang mendapat suntikan inspirasi daripada Superleggera V4.

Ducati Panigale V4 SP merupakan versi Panigale yang memfokuskan prestasi di litar lumba dengan beberapa penambah baikan terbaru termasuk pilihan warna yang diinspirasikan daripada Winter Test MotoGP dan WorldSBK.

Penggunaan rim gentian karbon turut menyumbang kepada berat keseluruhan yang lebih ringan, hanya 173 kilogram – 1.4kg lebih ringan berbanding rim ‘forged aluminium’ yang terdapat pada Panigale V4 S.

Bukan itu sahaja, beberapa ciri yang sebelum ini hanya terdapat pada Superleggera V4 turut dibawa ke V4 SP ini antaranya EVO SDM Superbike dry clutch, kaliper brek Brembo Stylema R dan MCS Master cylinder dengan ‘remote adjuster’.

Model ini masih lagi menawarkan pakej elektronik seperti Panigale lain namun kini disertakan dengan Ducati Tractio Control (DTC) dari Ducati Corse.

Setiap pembelian juga akan disertakan dengan kit perlumbaan khas untuk litar lumba termasuk Ducati Data Analyzer dengan modul GPS, penutup klac jenis terbuka serta kit penyingkiran cermin sisi dan pemegang nombor plat.

Termignoni Unveils Titanium Full Exhaust System For Ducati Panigale V4 – RM31.2k

If you own a Ducati Panigale V4, chances are you might have swapped out the standard exhaust in exchange for a performance-oriented exhaust system.

However, if you are in the market to search for a new one, you are in luck as Termignoni has just dropped the D200 full titanium twin-pipe exhaust system.

The D200 offers the proper bump in performance and sound, including substantial weight reduction, and creates a whole new aesthetic of the Panigale V4 by replacing the stock underbelly exhaust with an under tail setup.

The full-kit features titanium headers, titanium RHT silencers with carbon fibre end-caps, heat shields, brackets, ‘ Limited Edition’ plate, and (lasered) Titanium wording.

However, do not that the new D200 titanium exhaust system is only for track-use; therefore, they are not street-legal.

The Termignoni D200 titanium exhaust is available for EUR6,344 (RM31.2l).

If You Own The 2021 Panigale V4, Here’s A Series Of Tutorial On How To Optimize Your Machine!

Thankfully we are not the one to tell you how to get the most out of your 2021 Panigale V4. Instead, Ducati has taken the extra effort to tell you the proper way of doing it.

Ducati will publish seven videos on the company official website and their official YouTube channel with Ducati Official Tester Alessandro Valia and Ducati Superbike Development Team Leader Carlo Ricci Maccarini.

The video, shot from the paddock of the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, tells us how to properly utilize the electronic controls to improve performance, especially on the track.

The seven videos focus on:

Product Overview
Product Novelties
Cornering ABS Settings
Cornering ABS Front Only
Ohlins Electronic Suspension Control
Ducati Traction Control EVO 3
Riding Mode Settings

The first six episodes have been published on YouTube, with the last episode to be made available soon.

Check out the first six tutorials below and who knows? You might understand your beloved VR better after this.

Up Your Game With The Ducati Panigale V4 Racing Accessories Kit

The Ducati Panigale V4 is a beast on and off the track with its 214hp and 124Nm.

Despite the fact that it already boasts a monstrous power, the wonderful people at Ducati decided that there is no such thing as enough power. This brings us to the Bologna-based motorcycle company latest product, the Panigale V4 Racing Accessories Kit.

The kit features a variety of racing-oriented components, including an Akrapovic Titanium Full Race Exhaust that increases peak torque and horsepower by six per cent.

Not only that, but the full-system exhaust also shed 5.4 kilograms off the V4.

However, the installation of the race exhaust requires an update on the engine mapping.

Moreover, the racing kit also offers an assortment of carbon fibre components, including a swingarm cover, clutch cover, chain guides, crankcase protector, and many more.

The looks of your V4 will look even more menacing with Rizoma mirror plugs and a tail tidy.

For those who are interested, the Panigale V4 Racing Accessories Kit will only cost you around USD8,200 (RM33,700).

(source: motociclismo)

Ducati Panigale V4 BSB 2019 Milik Scott Redding Untuk Dijual – RM622,900!

Jentera Ducati Panigale V4 yang menyumbang kepada kejuaraan Scott Redding di British Superbike (BSB) 2019 kini untuk dijual.

Jentera terbabit dibeli terus daripada pasukan PBM di penghujung musim 2019 dan merupakan satu-satunya (daripada dua) jentera yang dilepaskan pasukan itu.

Menurut laporan, Panigale V4 itu merupakan jentera yang menyumbang kepada kejayaan PBM dalam merangkul kejuaraan BSB bersama Redding apabila merekodkan kemenangan di Donington Park GP, Snetterton, Knockhill, Oulton Park, dan Litar TT Assen.

Bukan itu sahaja, jentera ini cukup istimewa bagi Redding tatkala membantunya dalam merekodkan kejuaraan dalam musim sulungnya di BSB!

Kejayaan Redding di BSB 2019 menyaksikan pelumba itu kini beraksi di WorldSBK 2020 bersama pasukan Aruba.it Racing dan meneruskan hubungan dengan jentera Ducati.

Pembeli yang berminat akan turut mendapat pelbagai aksesori tambahan antaranya, tayar slick Pirelli Superbike Sc2 termasuk tayar yang digunakan Redding ketika menjuarai BSB!

Bukan itu sahaja, pembelian jentera juara ini juga didatangkan dengan sarung tangan, but dan helmet yang telah ditandatangani oleh Redding sendiri.

Bagi yang berminat, jentera ini ditawarkan pada harga USD150,000 (RM622,900)!

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