Even
before the 77th edition of the Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori
(EICMA 2019) in Milan, Italy, had started, Ducati had unveiled its latest bikes
and Ebikes for 2020. These were subsequently displayed prominently at the
Ducato stand at Eicma.
The
new models for 2020 included the Streetfighter V4 / S, the Panigale V2 and the Panigale V4 /
S. There were new versions that included the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, Diavel 1260 S
“Ducati Red”, Diavel 1260 “Dark Stealth”, Scrambler Icon Dark and Monster 1200
“Black on Black”. Apart from this, Ducati also unveiled its latest
ebikes- Ducati
MIG-RR Limited Edition, Ducati MIG-S and E-Scrambler.
The
first of the all-new Ducati bikes for 2020 was the Panigale V2. The
twin-cylinder Panigale has a completely new look, as well as sophisticated
Inertial Platform-based electronics and, thanks also to a comfortable seat and
its suspension set-up, it offers better yet safer sports performance while
making road riding more enjoyable and user-friendly than ever. It is powered by
a 995 cc Superquadro engine with a maximum power of 155 hp at 10,750 rpm and a
maximum torque of 104 Nm at 9,000 rpm (Euro 5 compliant).
The
Panigale V4 is now equipped with content taken from the V4 R, starting with the
aero pack (aerofoils, Plexiglas screen, nose fairing and larger lateral
fairings, more efficient side vents for radiator through-air). This provides
better airflow protection and improves overall vehicle stability, enhancing
confidence. Completing the update is the Front Frame, with modified stiffness
to give better front-end 'feel' at extreme lean angles.
Powering
the Panigale V4 is the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale: a MotoGP-derived 90° V4
with Desmodromic timing, a one-of-a-kind engine with a counter-rotating
crankshaft and Twin Pulse firing order. The engine can deliver 214 hp at 13,000
rpm and a torque of 12.6 Kgm at 10,000 rpm, making for extremely satisfying
road riding.
Ducati
also showcased the new Streetfighter V4, the super-naked long awaited by
enthusiasts worldwide. The foundation of the Steetfighter V4 is a Panigale V4
stripped of its fairings and equipped with high, wide handlebars. Weighing 178
kg, it is powered by a 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine, its 208 hp kept
under control by biplane aerofoils and a latest-generation electronics package:
a combination of factors and modifications that Ducati calls the "Fight
Formula".