Ducati may have made us all wait an extra week to learn about the all-new 2023 Panigale V4 R—but it’s hard to deny that it was worth the extra time. On October 14, 2022, Ducati opened its garage doors to show us all what racing is, at this exact moment in time. Given the advances derived from its dedicated race bikes that you can now see in a production bike, it’s easy to see why it makes those claims.
The 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R is powered by Bologna’s 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R engine, which has a top speed of 16,500 rpm in sixth gear. In stock trim, it makes a claimed 207 horsepower at 13,500 rpm. Fit the full titanium Akrapovič racing exhaust, however, and you’ll unlock 237 horsepower. That’s not all, though.
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