Motorcycle specifications Ducati1100 Panigale V4 S Corse 2019 A piece of Olympus
The Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse was born of unexpected success. At WDW 2018, the "Race Of Champions" race and Ebay after market sale were so successful that the firm decided to mark the occasion with this particular version of the Panigale. For this exhibition race featuring talented riders who work or have worked for Ducati, 12 + 1 motorcycles were entered, each bearing the crest of the rider on board.
michele Pirro, the winner of the "Race Of Champions", was chosen as the decorator. A dress modelled on that of the MotoGP Desmosedici GP18, with sharp notes of red, shades of grey and a few hints of blue. It's a real racing look, to cover a fiery machine with provocation. An alcantara saddle completes the package, but nothing more.
racing colors aside, this Panigale is identical to the V4 S. A machine of rare vigor, powered by a 4-cylinder 1103 cm3, 214 hp and 12.7 mkg. The S's main added value comes from its semi-active Öhlins suspension, Marchesini forged-aluminum wheels and 3 kilos less weight.
It is just as electronically equipped as the standard Panigale, with traction control, anti-wheeling, slip control, ABS cornering, Shifter Up&Down, stop-start assistant, engine brake control, auto-calibration of tires, 5-inch color TFT display and 3 riding modes. Braking is assured by large 330 mm discs backed up by Brembo Stylema calipers. In short, big stuff for thrill-seekers; and flattering with this Corsica edition.
Without wishing to devalue Michele Pirro's talent, why didn't Ducati seize the auction success by choosing a Bayliss replica color scheme? After all, the Australian rider's bike had shattered expectations at the auction. Perhaps it was felt that Troy had already had his name branded with the 2002 998 S and 2009 1098 R special series.
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