Ducati presents Advanced-Aero Panigale V4 R

DUCATI
PANIGALE V4 R

The Panigale V4 R is the latest addition to the Ducati road bike, road homologated. Compared
at the previous Rversion, the Panigale V4 R is even more specialized. Modifications
well beyond engine tuning and suspension: for the first time
also an Aero Pack designed directly by Ducati Corse in close
collaboration with Ducati Style Center to improve track aerodynamics

The Panigale V4 R is a WSBK clbad road bike legally recognized for the road.
is the technical platform for the official Ducati Superbikes who
participate in the 2019 season. The new Panigale V4 R merges the essence of the
Panigale V4 S with the specific modifications requested by Ducati Corse to make it
competitive. The 90 ° V4 engine at 1,103 cm ³ was replaced by
the 998 cm ³ Desmosedici Stradale R which places it in the
travel limits established by WSBK Championship Rules. The bike has a
new fairing incorporating original MotoGP wing elements. This also
Öhlins competition suspension with mechanical adjustment and aluminum
Swingarm with a four-position adjustable shaft. In addition, the front frame
modified to meet the rigidity objectives set by Ducati Corse. Sophisticated
electronic orders borrowed from the Panigale V4 S now have a revised threshold
levels to make them more compatible with the demands of motorcyclists.

Unlike the 1,103 cm ³ Desmosedici Stradale, designed for
Provides fluid power and excellent low-end traction power for optimum performance
use of the road, the 998 cm ³ The Desmosedici Stradale R version offers more
Extreme performance because the power delivery has been designed taking into account the track.
Desmosedici Stradale R features lighter internal components and greater airflow
Admission efficiency: this speeds up the engine speed and modifies the red zone.
higher to improve acceleration. The result is a power of 221 hp (162 kW) – which
responds instantly to throttle movements – at 15,250 rpm (EU approval
values), 2,250 rpm higher than the 1,103 cm ³ V4.

The Panigale V4 R is not alone in its race-inspired livery.
Ducati Corse offers a catchy aerodynamic set including a screen,
nose fairing and side fairings to reduce drag. It also includes specially
Air vents shaped to keep things cool during intense use in the race. Derived from GP16
carbon fiber wings increase stability at any time, reducing electronic control
intervention and building the confidence of the pilot, help him keep the throttle open longer
and brake later in turns.

The suspension system has been optimized for track use. Both
Öhlins steering damper and suspension with mechanical adjustment
components of the upper drawer. Specifically, the all-new NPX 25/30 pressurized
The front forks allow standard Öhlins components to reach new heights. The rear TTX36
The damper completes the whole.

Ducati
Panigale V4 R

• · Color
• – "R"
  delivered with aluminum tank
• · Main as standard
  characteristics:
• – 90 °
  Desmosedici Stradale V4, R version, 998 cm ³ 221 hp (162 kW) to
  15,250 rpm
• – Forged steel crankshaft with reduced stroke
• – Aluminum pistons molded with a compression ring
  more oil ring
• – Titanium
  connecting rods
• – Titanium
  intake valves
• – Oval throttle bodies (Ø 56 mm equivalent) and
  Aerodynamic Butterfly Openings
• – Audible Horns for Air Intake
• – Exhaust
  optimized length collectors
• – Cylinder Heads with Larger Intake Channels
• – High Permeability Sprintfilter P08 Air Filter
• – Lightened Optimized Rigid Aluminum Alloy
  Frame
• – Öhlins NPX 25-30 Pressurized Forks with Manual
  adjustment
• – Öhlins TTX36 shock absorber with manual adjustment
• – Öhlins steering damper with manual adjustment
• – Single-sided aluminum swingarm with adjustable pivot
  height (4 positions)
• – Forged aluminum wheels Total Marchesini black
• – Pirelli
  Diablo Supercorsa SP (rear 200/60) tires
• – Brembo Stylema braking system ^®
  one-piece calipers
• – Aero Pack with carbon fiber wings
• – 16-liter aluminum fuel tank with racing plane
• – Carbon
  Fiber Front Fender
• – Carbon Fiber Rear Heater Thermal Protection
• – Dedicated
  headquarters
• – 15/42
  final transmission with chain 520
• – Full-TFT
  Screen 5 "
• – Driving Modes (Race, Sport, Street)
• – Electronic Package with 6-Axis Inertial Measurement
  Unit (6D IMU) including: ABS Bosch EVO corner; Ducati Traction Control EVO
  (DTC) EVO; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC) EVO;
  Ducati Power Launch (DPL); Ducati Quick Shift EVO (DQS) EVO; Engine
  EVO brake control (EBC) EVO.
• – Pit
  Limiter
• – Lap
  EVO Timer
• – Keys for quick order selection
• – Ducati
  Multimedia system (DMS)
• – Full LED
  lighthouse with DRL
• – Monoplace
  Configuration
• – Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA +) with GPS Module
• – Lithium-ion
  battery
• – Supplied: aluminum mirror hole covers, plate holder
  dismantling kit

Motor Desmosedici Stradale R

The Desmosedici Stradale R – the link between the V4 of 1 103 cm3 on the
Panigale V4 and the MotoGP engine – takes the performance limits for a
legal road motor at unprecedented heights. Designed originally to compete in
the Superbike championships, this engine has undergone many changes
this makes it even more similar to the one used in MotoGP.

The Panigale V4 R engine can deliver 221 hp (162 kW) at 15,250 rpm and
112 Nm of torque at 11,500 rpm (EU approval values). He has a 14: 1
compression ratio and the rev limiter is set at 16,000 rpm (16,500 rpm in the sixth
equipment). These figures – impressive for a 998cc engine – can be taken even
higher up by equipping the Ducati Performance exhaust of Akrapovic,
which increases the maximum power to 234 hp (172 kW) at 15,500 rpm.

Like the Desmosedici Stradale, the R version is a 90 ° V4 with cylinders.
inclined 42 ° from the horizontal, a Twin Pulse firing order and a
crankshaft against rotation *. Designed to be a fully stressed member of the
vehicle, the engine maintains a bore of 81 mm while the stroke has been increased to
48.4 mm thanks to the new forged steel crankshaft that moves four con
stems with a center to center of 104.3 mm: each is 100 g lighter than the
those steel used on the Panigale V4.

The pistons are made of die-cast aluminum and have a single compression ring, as well as
an oil ring and enjoy the technology "box in box": it contains both
the height of the skirt and the thickness under the chamber, helping to reduce attrition and
loads of inertia while maintaining the necessary strength and rigidity.

Equipped with specific profiles, the four camshafts Desmosedici Stradale R
increase the lift relative to the Desmosedici Stradale and move the
sixteen valves (titanium intake valves Ø 34 mm, steel exhaust Ø 27.5 mm
valves). The valves have titanium half-cones, a generally adopted solution
only on racing bikes. Design dedicated to the fluid dynamics of the R engine cylinder
heads have led to the development of new, larger intake ducts.

The new crankshaft – 1,100 grams less than the Panigale V4
– is mounted on brbad bushings and keeps the 70 ° crankpin shifted together
with the V-shaped motor arrangement at 90 degrees. This solution generates what Ducati calls a
Twin Pulse ignition order, because it's like if the engine was reproducing the
shot sequence of a two-cylinder. The particularity lies in the fact that
the two left cylinders pull together, as do the two right cylinders
each. On the timing diagram, the ignition points are then at 0 °, 90 °, 290 ° and
380 °. This firing order makes the sound of the V4 identical to that of the MotoGP
Desmosedici.

The Desmosedici Stradale R engine swallows the air by an oval butterfly
body and aerodynamic butterfly openings (Ø 56 mm equivalent, an increase of 4
mm) connected to height-adjustable air intake horns of dedicated length. This solution
optimizes cylinder intake over the entire rev range, providing major benefits
terms of power delivery and handling. The R engine breathes through a
Sprintfilter P08 air filter with high permeability.

Thanks to the development in close collaboration with Ducati Corse, the
The Desmosedici Stradale engine version has undergone numerous
performance improvements. To limit the power absorption of oil delivery
the pump has been redesigned and the rotor of the alternator has been lightened, allowing another
100 grams on the total weight of the bike.

* However, in the race, there is no
as a free meal: this configuration of course requires the addition of the
"drive shaft" to transfer the crankshaft drive through the gearbox to
rear wheel so it turns in the right direction. The jackshaft adds an additional transmission
element of the crankshaft-wheel connection system. This must be taken into account
consideration when establishing the power of the crankshaft if the latter is obtained from
measurements made at the wheel. During the approval and measurement on
acceleration test benches, it is therefore necessary to consider an efficiency
or, in any case, an additional factor fixed by law at 0.98.

Aero Pack of Ducati Corse

The Aerodynamic Panigale V4 R & # 39; shell & # 39; was developed by Ducati Corse in
close collaboration with the Ducati Style Center; the result is a fairing
true Panigale style that fully meets the official needs of the Ducati Superbike.

As in MotoGP, the aerodynamic development required a series of
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) studies, followed by optimized formatting and a
Model of large scale wind tunnel.

The aerodynamic package of the Panigale V4 R includes:

• · Screen, nose fairing and larger side fairings
• ] Compared to the Panigale V4, the new screen – higher and more inclined –
  provides better airflow protection for runners, especially in the helmet and
  upper areas of the shoulders. The screen is attached to a new nose fairing that is
  higher and wider (+15 mm per side) in the arm protection area to reduce
  Drag induced by the arms and shoulders on straight lines.

  The side fairings were considerably enlarged (+38 mm per side).
  for the dual purpose of reducing the impact of airflow on the pilot and maximizing aerodynamic blades

  On the sides, the elegant ventilation grills of the Panigale V4 have been
  replaced by more efficient ones designed to handle race-like temperatures
  reached by the more powerful engine of the Ducati Panigale V4 R. This news
  The vents increase the speed of air circulation on water and oil radiators by 6% and 16%.

  The biggest change on the Panigale V4 R – which defines aesthetics
  bike – comes from the wings. Conceptually derived from those used on the
  GP16 (before sheet forms are subject to regulatory limits), the wings of the
  The Panigale V4 R are actually more effective than those used in MotoGP.

  These single-element single-plane wings have a trapezoidal arrangement with
  conical profile from root to tip. Wing performance has been improved thanks to
  the insertion of the longitudinally arranged strake and the winglet which
  "Isolates" the flow of air on its surfaces.

  Working together with the design of the fairing, the wings increase overall
  down support (+30 kg to 270 km / h). Greater strength of support reduces the "flutter" of the front wheel
  at high speed and tendency to soar; it also enhances stability during
  braking at the turning point and in the bend.

  This dynamic behavior allows runners – against a slight increase in direction
  torque caused by increased stability – reducing their turn times as it reduces
  electronic control intervention, helping runners keep the throttle
  longer and later, even when the turn has already begun.

  Optimized for the race
  frame mounting

  Frame

  The front frame of the Panigale V4 R differs from that of the V4 S not only because
  it's black. Especially, its lighter and machined sides ensure the realization of the
  The rigidity objectives set by Ducati Corse further reduce weight. Complete
  changes to the chbadis configuration, the height of the rear swingarm pivot can now be changed.
  be adjusted (it has 4 positions, 2 mm from each other). This pivot
  widens the adjustment range so that the bike can be adapted more precisely to each
  driving styles and road / track conditions.

  Suspension

  Since the Panigale V4 R was designed for almost exclusive use on the race.
  tracks, she does not ride the suspension Öhlins semi-active event-based view on
  the V4 S, but rather the professional mechanical units of the Swedish company.

  At the forefront, the Panigale V4 R mounts a new exclusive pressurized Öhlins 43
  NPX fork 25/30 mm with TiN treatment and rear shock absorber Öhlins TTX36
  absorber. Both have a mechanical fit. The Öhlins steering damper
  abandons the electronic adjustment in favor of a mechanical alternative.

  Compared to the NIX 30 model of the Panigale V4 S, the new NPX 25/30
  uses a pressure damping system that is an emanation of the one used on Öhlins
  WSB racing forks. Compared to a traditional system, a pressure system minimizes
  the risk of cavitation of oil, providing better absorption of bumps, pits and
  ripples while ensuring excellent braking stability and support to give the
  better feeling of the pilot.

  Like the Öhlins forks used in MotoGP, compression damping occurs
  the left fork tube and uses a Ø 25 mm piston. Rebound damping instead,
  in the right fork tube, uses a Ø 30 mm tube. Designed and machined specifically
  the fork bodies save an additional 600 g compared to the forks of the Panigale V4
  S.

  To complete the badembly of the suspension, the bike is equipped with the same aluminum "total black".
  Marchesini wheels used on Ducati official motorcycles.

  Electronics

  Last generation
  electronic controls

  The Panigale V4 R is equipped with the latest generation electronics
  package that controls each stage of the race via a 6-axis Bosch inertia
  platform (6D IMU – Inertial
  Unit of measure). The latter includes a revised intervention logic to adapt to
  the needs of professional runners.

  The Panigale V4 R Electronic Control Unit includes:

  · Bosch
  ABS EVO in turns

  · Ducati
  EVO Traction Control (DTC) EVO

  · Ducati Slide
  Control (DSC)

  · Ducati
  Wheelie Control EVO (DWC) EVO

  · Ducati Power
  Launch (DPL)

  · Ducati
  Quick Shift Up / Down EVO (DQS) EVO

  · Engine
  Brake Control EVO (EBC) EVO

  The operating parameters of each of these commands are badociated with
  default with all three driving modes Panigale V4 R. Control DTC, DWC, DSC or EBC
  Levels can be adjusted quickly via the left switch.

  ABS ABS Corner Bosch EVO

  The Bosch ABS System with Cornering Function allows the operation of ABS even
  with the bike leaned over. Bosch Cornering ABS EVO can be set to three
  different levels to fully meet the needs of all runners.

  While level 3 is recommended for low grip conditions, levels 2 and 1
  accentuate the braking power and are intended to be used on very adherent surfaces.

  Selecting Level 2 activates the Brake Drag function which allows
  the riders drive the bike around corners safely.

  Recommended for professional runners, level 1 of the ABS limit
  the front brake only, but retains the Cornering function to allow super-hard
  braking until turning over and recovery from any driving error.

  Ducati traction control
  EVO (DTC) EVO

  The DTC EVO interface with the 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU),
  constantly measuring the angle of inclination and using it to accurately calculate the
  degree of intervention needed to ensure proper rear wheel slip
  DTC EVO level adjustment).

  Set to level 1 or 2, the DTC EVO activates the Spin on Demand function.
  This allows the cyclist to use the throttle with the motorcycle leaning to ask
  more skating than what would be the normal level of intervention for the bike
  can pivot around its front wheel and complete the cornering line taken.

  The DTC EVO not only acts on ignition and injection, but also on
  Opening the throttle body valve for greater fluidity during rapid action
  control is not necessary.

  Ducati Slide Control (DSC)

  This new system was co-developed with Ducati Corse.
  provides the runner with additional support by controlling the torque delivered by
  the motor according to the slip angle; its purpose is to improve
  exceptional performance in preventing slip angles that might otherwise
  to be difficult to manage.

  DSC has two different settings: move from level 1
  Level 2 makes it easier to control slip angles that would otherwise be
  difficult to manage.

  Like the DTC EVO, the DSC controls torque reduction by acting
  on the throttle body valves, decreasing the advance to ignition and reducing the injection.

  Ducati Wheelie Control EVO
  (DWC) EVO

  The Panigale V4 R is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati
  Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO). Thanks to the information provided by the IMU
  6D, DWC EVO provides more accurate wheel arch readings; he therefore exercises more
  Precise control so that the bike responds more quickly to the demands of the driver.

  Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

  This 3-level system ensures fast and safe starts, leaving the
  biker focuses on loosening the clutch. The Debian Project Manager uses the DWC functions and
  always keeps the DTC active to ensure the safety of the competition at all times

  The DPL has three different settings and is activated by pressing the
  specific key on the right apparatus. Level 1 promotes high performance
  begins, level 3 is safer and more stable.

  Ducati Quick Shift up / down
  EVO (DQS) EVO

  In addition to minimizing lap times, the DQS EVO with up / down function
  allows low changes without clutch. The EVO version mounted on the V4 R uses the skinny
  information on angles to optimize the stability of the bike when changing gear in corners. This system works seamlessly with
  the slip clutch and the engine brake control (EBC) to ensure an optimum ratio
  mesh while driving on the edge.

  EVO engine brake control
  (EBC) EVO

  EBC (Engine Brake Control) helps cyclists optimize the stability of their bike
  extreme conditions of restitution. EBC EVO, optimized according to the angle of inclination,
  Monitors throttle body valve position, selected gear and crankshaft
  deceleration during aggressive braking and adjusts the throttle opening to balance
  the torque applied to the tire.

  New Ducati Driving Mode
  Strategy (RM)

  Driving Modes provide users with three predefined driving styles to
  the performance of Panigale V4 R can be adapted to the rider, the nature of the
  track / road and weather conditions.

  Running
  Mode of Conduct – RM Course
  designed to allow the rider to exploit the full potential of the Panigale V4 R on
  high adhesion asphalts. The selection of the race gives the runner 221 hp, with
  Ride-by-Wire Accelerator Response. Race mode keeps electronics out
  level of intervention: for example, to optimize braking performance, ABS brakes
  on the front wheel only (but with Cornering always on).

  Sports Driving – Sports
  RM allows less experienced cyclists to enjoy an efficient and spectacular bike
  performance. Again, the engine delivers 221 hp but with a sporty style
  Ride-by-Wire Accelerator Response. Brake Slip is enabled, as is
  ABS cornering to optimize cornering performance.

  Street
  Mode of Conduct – RM Street is
  recommended when using the Panigale V4 R on low-friction surfaces or for the public
  Highway. This RM still offers 221 horses but, like the RM Sport, it has more
  progressive response to the accelerator. The electronic control settings ensure adhesion and
  stability to maximize safety.

  TFT Instrumentation

  The Panigale V4 R uses the same high-tech, high-resolution 5 "technology
  Full color TFT display (186.59 PPI – 800xRGBx480) like the Panigale V4. Graphic
  have been revised to take account of the introduction of new functions and the
  motor rev red zone.

  The dashboard
  is dominated by the virtual rev counter round to the right. Desmosedici
  Stradale R laps are displayed in an interval of 1000-16 500 rounds by a needle
  gauge. The movement of the latter is accompanied by a white trail that acts as a
  color from white to orange to red as the diet limit approaches.

  The rider can
  call two different presentations: "Track & # 39;
  highlights the lap times and scale of the tachometer
  makes the towers used on the runway more clearly visible; "Road", instead,
  replaces lap times with information on the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), if available, and
  Suitable for the road.

  Pit Limiter (PIT)

  The Panigale V4 R sees the pit limiter making its debut. Once on
  (by pressing the corresponding key on the right switchgear) it automatically limits the bike
  speed in the pit lane. The speed limit can be set in the range indicated on the
  menu (min 40 km / h, max 80 km / h).

  Ducati Lap Timer GPS (DLT)
  GPS)

  The Panigale V4 R dashboard incorporates a stopwatch that contains more than
  advanced functions than the Panigale V4. The DLT GPS on the V4 R
  automatically detects not only lap times: it can also take two middlemen
  times and display them directly on the dashboard at each pbad. If a ride
  the time is the best of the current session, the Best Lap feature causes it
  blink for 5 seconds. At each turn, the system records not only time but also
  also the maximum speed, the maximum speed (actual, detected by GPS), the intermediate times more
  tilt and yaw angles.

  Ducati Data Analyzer
  + GPS (DDA + GPS)

  The Ducati + GPS Data Analyzer (DDA + GPS) is used to evaluate the bike.
  and driver performance by displaying traces for specific data items. DDA + GPS is a
  essential tool for monitoring performance. Not only does it automatically display and
  record lap times, it also records other traces of data such as opening the butterfly,
  vehicle speed, engine speed, selected speed, engine temperature, distance
  traveled and the DTC trace.

  Ducati Multimedia System
  (DMS)

  The Panigale V4 R can be equipped with the Ducati multimedia system (DMS).
  This allows users to take incoming calls, select and listen to music or
  receive text messages via a Bluetooth link.