The ABS system on the Panigale V2 features the cornering function (which keeps the ABS working even with the bike leaned over) and has the same intervention logic and control as on the V4.
En savoir +La gamme de couleurs de la Panigale V2 est élargie avec une nouvelle livrée "White Rosso" pour compléter le classique et sportif coloris Rouge Ducati.
La prédominance du blanc dans la livrée "White Rosso" met en valeur le design de la Panigale V2, en soulignant ses lignes et sa géométrie pure. En même temps, les détails de la Ducati Red soulignent son caractère sportif et énergique.
Le twin Panigale a fait l’objet d’une refonte complete. Rebaptée Panigale V2, elle est maintenant dotée d’une centrale électronique inertielle. Elle offre aussi un véritable confort routier grâce à sa selle et ses suspensions plus confortables tout en conservant les meilleures performances sportives pour un plaisir de conduite renouvelé.
Son nom renseigne immédiatement les amateurs de bicylindres et indique qu’elle est motorisée par un Twin Superquadro de 955 cm³.
La Panigale V2 remplace la précédente 959 Panigale comme modèle d'entrée de gamme de la famille des motos superbike Panigale.
La fusion parfaite de la puissance et de l'élégance
La nouvelle Panigale V2 est une moto massive et compacte au design épuré avec des lignes très nettes qui traduisent la puissance sans compromettre l'élégance classique de la Ducati Superbike.
La Panigale V2 est équipée d'un monobras oscillant en aluminium, caractéristique de toutes les sportives Ducati haut de gamme. Le carénage met en valeur le moteur bicylindre Superquadro plus compact (plus petit que celui de la Desmosedici Stradale), créant une moto visiblement plus légère et moins intimidante que la Panigale V4.
Gamme de couleurs
La Panigale V2 est maintenant disponible, en plus de la couleur rouge Ducati traditionnelle, dans une nouvelle et moderne livrée "White Rosso" qui ajoute des détails rouges intenses à la couleur Star White Silk.
La prédominance du blanc dans la livrée "White Rosso" met en valeur le design de la Panigale V2, en soulignant ses lignes et sa géométrie pure. En même temps, les détails de la Ducati Red soulignent son caractère sportif et énergique.
Dominating the front end are the two large air intakes, the upper parts of which incorporate the full-LED headlight. The new intakes merge with the existing air feed layout via newly designed ducts that, delivery rates remaining equal, lose less pressure than the previous ones, thus boosting intake efficiency.
The headlight has been compacted with the express intent of giving the intakes themselves - especially with the bike at standstill - a more menacing air. Two specially shaped rims on the undersides of the air intakes speed up air inflow. The full-LED headlight consists of a Daytime Running Light (which creates a dual 'eyebrow' effect, highlighting the upper rim of the air intake) and two compact dipped beam / high beam LED modules.
Carénage "Double Couche"
Le carénage a une configuration " double couche " : une couche principale qui s'étend vers le haut et se fond dans le réservoir par l'intermédiaire de deux entretoises robustes, et une couche secondaire qui agit également comme extracteur d'air. Cette solution " double couche " ravive les lignes épurées typiques des motos sportives Ducati, réputées pour leur look. En dessous, le carénage est visuellement intégré au silencieux situé sous le moteur, qui se termine par une sortie latérale unique sur le côté droit aux dimensions extrêmement compactes.
Le parfait Ducati Style
The tail is built on a steel Trellis subframe lined with plastic covers that runs from the vertical cylinder to the tailpiece, of winged, spoiler-like design.
The tailpiece incorporates the full-LED tail light, also wing-shaped: while a one-piece assembly, the light has two distinct parts as per Ducati sports bike tradition. The Panigale V2 combines a traditional Ducati Red livery with black 5-spoke wheels of a Panigale V4-inspired design.
Superquadro : le bicylindre Ducati
Le moteur bicylindre Superquadro de 955 cm³ est conforme à la norme Euro 5. Comparé au moteur de la 959 Panigale, il délivre 5 CV et 2 Nm de couple en plus. Il est également équipé d'un nouveau silencieux d'échappement plus compact, entièrement placé sous le moteur.
Avec une puissance maximale de 155 CV à 10 750 tr/min et un couple de 104 Nm à 9 000 tr/min, ce moteur bi-cylindre délivre une puissance douce et agréable sur la route tout en restant puissant - mais toujours sous contrôle - sur la piste.
Higher Performance: New injectors and inlet ducts
Performance enhancement largely stems from the new injectors (two per cylinder, one above and one below the butterfly, larger, and re-angled) and the new inlet ducts which, delivery rates remaining equal, lose less pressure than their predecessors, thus boosting intake efficiency. Oval throttle body dimensions remain unchanged with an equivalent diameter of 62 mm. Throttle bodies are controlled independently of each other via a full Ride by Wire system.
Silencer
The new silencer has a new internal layout and, back pressure remaining equal, abates noise spikes more easily. This has led to a considerable reduction in silencer bulk. The new silencer also houses two larger. enhanced-impregnation catalytic converters that allow compliance with Euro 5 emissions standards.
90° Cylinders
On the Panigale V2 the engine acts as a stressed member of the frame. Set 90° apart, the cylinders are banked rearwards around the crankshaft axis, resulting in a 21° angle between front cylinder and horizontal plane. The two cylinder heads and aluminium top covers feature a ribbed design to reduce mechanical noise. The crankcases are vacuum die-cast using Vacural® technology to optimise weight saving and ensure consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Crankcase cover, clutch cover and sump are all made of die-cast aluminium.
Plus confortable et plus sûre
L'érgonomie de la nouvelle Panigale V2 a été retravaillée afin d'en améliorer le confort. La nouveau selle apporte plus d'aisance au pilote et un plus grand confort grâce à une mousse plus épaisse de 5 mm. La position des repose-pieds reste la même.
Cadre monocoque
Le cadre de la Panigale V2 est constitué d'une structure monocoque compacte en aluminium à résistance accrue qui utilise le moteur Superquadro comme élément de résistance.
Attached directly to the cylinder heads, the monocoque frame protrudes forward to house the steering head bearings, contained in two aluminium bushes. In addition to working as a frame, the monocoque also acts as an air-box; it contains not just the air filter but also the throttle bodies and the fuel circuit, complete with injectors, and is sealed off by the steel fuel tank bottom.
La géométrie de l'avant a un angle d'inclinaison de 24° et une profondeur de 95 mm. At the rear, instead, the double-sided swingarm has been replaced with a sophisticated, fully die-cast aluminium single-sided swingarm. L'empattement est de 1 436 mm et la répartition du poids est de 52% à l'avant et 48% à l'arrière.
Suspensions
The Panigale V2 features the 43 mm Showa BPF fork at the front, which provide full adjustability in spring pre-load, compression and rebound damping. The Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) considerably improves damping control at low speed, ensuring lower-pressure oil feed and reducing the amount of fluid needed for compression and rebound adjustment. This results in improved suspension performance and significant weight savings compared to traditional fork types.
A Sachs steering damper completes the front-end package.The rear suspension features a fully adjustable, Sachs monoshock, which reacts to the motion imparted by the die-cast single-sided aluminium swingarm via progressive-rate linkage. The shock absorber is side mounted to make the unit fully accessible for rebound and compression damping and spring pre-load adjustments.
The Panigale V2 has fork slide out by 2 mm and a new shock absorber 2 mm longer that together with the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires make the bike more intuitive, agile and fun to ride, moreover a fine-tuning of the suspension hydraulic setting improve comfort in road use.
Jantes et pneus
La Panigale V2 est équipée de jantes à 5 bâtons de 3,5'' à l'avant et 5,5'' à l'arrière, sur lesquelles sont montés des pneus Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II : 120/70 ZR17 à l'avant et 180/60 x ZR17 à l'arrière.
Pirelli's first multi-compound bike tyre, the Diablo Rosso Corsa II combines racetrack performance with road versatility, making it just perfect for the Panigale V2. Multi-compound technology was developed out of Pirelli's experience in the World Superbike Championship. The result: dual-compound front tyres, with three different application zones, and tri-compound rear tyres with five application zones to optimise the contact patch and achieve top road and track grip under all surface conditions, dry or wet, at any lean angle.
A new tread pattern with a slick shoulder zone optimises the contact patch and ensures more even wear. Aspect ratio and structure are also racing-derived and designed to maximise cornering agility and 'feel'.
Le meilleur de la technologie et de l'électronique
The Panigale V2 features modern electronics based on a 6-axis inertial platform which instantly detects the bike's roll, yaw and pitch angles.
The new electronics package raises active safety and dynamic control standards by adding the cornering function to the ABS, upgrading the quickshift so it now covers down-changes and including traction control, engine brake control and wheelie control.
As you'd expect, all controls are incorporated in the three Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Street) and can be adjusted via the new 4.3" colour TFT dashboard. Featuring a user-friendly graphic interface browsing menus, adjusting settings and identifying the selected Riding Mode couldn't be easier.
The ABS system on the Panigale V2 features the cornering function (which keeps the ABS working even with the bike leaned over) and has the same intervention logic and control as on the V4.
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ABS Cornering EVO can be set at three different levels to fully satisfy the needs of all riders, on road or racetrack, even under critical low-grip conditions.
Level 3 is intended for road use or in circumstances where there is little grip, ensuring safe, stable braking and keeping rear wheel lift under constant control during hard deceleration. Levels 2 and 1, instead, prioritise braking power and are better suited to sports riding on high-grip surfaces and racetracks.
Level 2 is recommended for amateur track riding; the system controls both the front and rear brakes, keeps the cornering function on but disables lift-up control to allow harder, sportier braking. Selecting Level 2 also enables the 'slide by brake' function, letting riders drift into the bends spectacularly, effectively and safely.
Level 1 is not the default setting on any of the Riding Modes: it must be deliberately selected as it is intended for on-track use by expert riders. It provides racing-standard ABS intervention on the front wheel only. Both the cornering and anti lift-up functions are disabled to generate maximum performance.
The new Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2 strategy is an offshoot of the Ducati Desmosedici GP18.
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In addition to interfacing with the 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and adapting intervention on the basis of wheelspin and lean angle, the software significantly improves out-of-the-corner power control thanks to a new 'predictive' strategy. Acting not just on the basis of instantaneous rear wheelspin but also its variation, it intercepts any loss of grip sooner and reduces peak wheelspin, ensuring faster, smoother intervention. All this means augmented out-of-the-corner stability (even in sub-optimal grip conditions), higher acceleration, better lap times and improved long run performance.
In addition to controlling spark advance and injection, the DTC EVO 2 system uses, in all situations not requiring fast intervention, the throttle body valves to maintain optimal combustion parameters and ensure more fluid engine response and control..
DTC EVO 2 can be set to 8 different levels (6 for dry conditions, 2 for wet), letting riders adapt control strategy to their individual riding styles and grip conditions to maximise performance.
The Panigale V2 is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. Using the data feed from the 6D IMU, this system keeps wheelies in check while maximising acceleration easily and safely.
En savoir +DQS EVO 2 with up/down function, developed for the Panigale V2, uses lean angle data to maximise bike stability when shifting gears through the bends.
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In addition to minimising shift times, DQS EVO 2 allows clutchless down-shifts, making hard braking more effective than ever. The system includes a two-way microswitch built into the shift lever linkage; every time the gear shift is actuated, it sends a signal to the Superquadro engine control unit. Thanks to full Ride by Wire control, the system works differently for up-shifts and down-shifts, integrating spark advance and injection adjustment during up-shifts with an auto-blipper function during down-shifts.
Extent and duration of system operation are designed to ensure seamless shifting even during extreme track sessions; during down-shifts the system works in concert with the anti-patter clutch and Engine Brake Control (EBC).
DQS EVO 2 - another Panigale V4 R offshoot - reduces up-shift times, allowing the sportier high-rev gear shifts (over 9,000 rpm) typical of track riding and boosting shift stability during aggressive acceleration and cornering.
The EBC (Engine Brake Control) system was developed to help riders optimise bike stability under extreme turn-in conditions; it does so by balancing the forces applied to the rear tyre under severe engine-braking conditions.
En savoir +Riding Modes provide users with three different pre-set riding styles so that Panigale V2 performance can be adapted to rider, track/route and weather conditions.
En Savoir+Instrumentation on the Panigale V2 features a 4.3" TFT display. Graphics and interface make menu browsing and adjustments easy while allowing more immediate identification of the selected Riding Mode.
En savoir+The front headlight assembly is extremely compact thanks to the adoption of two small LED low beam / high beam modules.
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The Daytime Running Light and the upper rim of the dual headlight assembly create a 'browed' look, the modern hallmark of Ducati sports bikes.
At the rear, instead, the full-LED tail light features a two-part design as per Ducati sports tradition. The dual red arch of the side light makes the Panigale V2 both unique and assertive. Front and rear LED indicators complete the lighting system.
The DLT GPS feature automatically records and saves lap times and displays them directly on the dashboard each time the bike crosses the finish line, the coordinates of which are set by pressing the flasher button.
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If a lap time is the best of the current track session, the Best Lap function causes it to flash for 5 seconds.
At every lap - for a total of 30 consecutive laps - the DLT GPS records lap time, maximum speed and lean/yaw angles. The information can be displayed on the screen via the relative menu. DLT GPS is available as a Ducati Performance plug and play accessory.
The Panigale V2 can be used with the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). This lets riders take incoming calls, select and listen to music or receive text messages via Bluetooth.
En savoir +When the rider mounts the motorcycle the smartphone automatically connects to the bike via Bluetooth, letting the rider control the main multimedia functions. The TFT display shows the music being played, the new text message icon or caller's name. Phone call audio and music are transmitted to the helmet earpieces. DMS is available as a Ducati Performance plug and play accessory.
The Ducati Data Analyser + GPS (DDA + GPS), allows assessment of bike and rider performance by showing traces for specific data items.
En savoir+DDA + GPS is a vital on-track performance monitoring tool. Not only does it automatically display and record Panigale V2 lap times, it also saves other data traces such as throttle opening, bike speed, engine rpm, selected gear, engine temperature, distance travelled, rpm and DTC. DDA + GPS is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.