Ducati helps BikeSafe improve UK road safety

• Ducati UK is supporting BikeSafe by providing a Panigale V4S to be used by the police-led project to improve bikers' safety
• The Panigale V4S is the latest in a long line of Ducatis to be used by BikeSafe for their vital road safety work
• BikeSafe helps thousands of UK riders every year by providing post-licence training to improve their skills, knowledge and understanding of how to become a better and safer rider

Ducati UK is writing a new chapter in the long history of its work with BikeSafe, the police-led project designed to improve the safety of motorcycle riders in the UK. 

This year, Ducati is providing BikeSafe with a brand-new police-liveried Panigale V4S to be used for rider training, road safety events and track days. Through BikeSafe, professional police riders from across the UK help riders recognise the benefits of ongoing post-test rider training, ultimately aiming to make the roads safer for everyone. The Panigale V4S provided by Ducati UK follows a long line of similar models Ducati has made available to BikeSafe for this vital road safety work over the years. 

The new seventh-generation Panigale V4 is the ultimate synthesis of design and technology. With its MotoGP-derived Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine pumping out 216hp, the Panigale V4S is as close as you can get to a Grand Prix-winning racebike on the road. Crucially for BikeSafe, the Panigale V4S is also a highly sophisticated road bike, with an arsenal of safety features that will help spark conversations, aid training, and ultimately keep riders safe on the roads. Cornering ABS, traction and wheelie control are features that many BikeSafe customers will recognise, but the Panigale V4S is also equipped with Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), developed by Ducati Corse. This algorithm can simulate the input of 70 sensors and measure their physical quantities for a precise estimate of the levels of intervention of the traction and wheelie control systems. These systems can intervene in almost predictive mode, boosting both performance and safety. This will truly take BikeSafe training to the next level.

The Panigale V4S will attract riders at BikeSafe events and spark conversations about road safety and the importance of ongoing training. It will also be the perfect tool for police officers to demonstrate advanced riding techniques and safety features, such as cornering ABS and traction control, highlighting how these technologies can prevent accidents. 

The bike was revealed at the Ducati track day at Donington Park on Thursday 1 May, where Ducati clients had the chance to test the new bikes on track, and the newly liveried police bike led a procession of motorcycles and Ducatisti around the track on a parade lap.

Simon Blatchly OBE, Deputy Chief Constable at Derbyshire Constabulary and NPCC Lead - Motorcycles & BikeSafe
"I am pleased to be part of this pioneering partnership with Ducati which promises to help develop and drive advancements in motorcycle safety. The Panigale V4S is a symbol of our commitment to making the roads safer. 

By leveraging Ducati's appeal we can engage riders in meaningful conversations about safety and training. This collaboration allows us to reach out to the biking community in a way that truly resonates, making a real difference in reducing accidents and saving lives."

Fabrizio Cazzoli, Managing Director for Ducati UK
"Ducati is incredibly proud to support BikeSafe in its mission to enhance rider safety. This partnership allows us to give back to the biking community by promoting safe riding practices and supporting initiatives that make the roads safer for everyone. We want every rider to experience the joy of riding, but with the utmost respect for safety. 

“Our bikes naturally draw attention, and this partnership gives us the opportunity to channel that interest into promoting safe riding practices.”

www.bikesafe.co.uk