Ducati recently launched the latest iteration of the Panigale V4 in India. The new motorcycle represents the seventh-generation of Ducati sports bikes, and gets a range of new styling cues and tweaks to the chassis and powertrain to keep it up-to-date. The model is powered by MotoGP-derived reverse-crank 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine. Offered in two variants - standard and S, here’s how a deeper look into how the two variants are different from each other.
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The V4 S (left) gets electronically adjustable suspension on both ends over the V4's (right) fully-adjustable setup
The biggest change on the Ducati Panigale V4 S over the standard motorcycle is on the suspension front. The Panigale V4 S gets electronically-adjustable suspension on both ends from Ohlins. The standard V4 meanwhile features regular fully-adjustable units on both ends, 43 mm Showa forks up front a Sachs rear monoshock.
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Another difference between the two variants is the fact that the Panigale V4 S gets forged Aluminium alloy wheels over the standard V4’s light alloy wheels. The forged Aluminium alloy wheels are instrumental in reducing the V4 S’s weight to 187 kg, 4 kg less than the V4. The wheel sizes, however, are the same, 17-inches at the front and rear.
The Ducati Panigale V4 S also gets a lighter lithium-ion battery pack, which also plays a part in reducing the variant’s weight.
The Panigale V4 and V4 S have a few cosmetic differences between them
There are a few differences between the V4 and V4 S, most notably the front fender, which is painted in red in the V4, and has a matte grey finish in the V4S. Other changes include a gold finish on the front forks on the V4S, along with the different alloy wheel designs on both variants.
While the V4 is priced at Rs 30 lakh, the V4 S is more expensive and can be had at a price tag of Rs 36.5 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
