Ducati is celebrating the triple title wins in Moto GP, World SBK and World SSP – as well as second and third place in MotoGP – with five special series of the Panigale, which are being sold in very limited quantities to wealthy customers/fans – at prices of up to 93,000 euros (including NoVA).
This special edition pays homage to the Desmosedici GP by Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi, the Panigale V4 R by Álvaro Bautista and the Panigale V2 by Nicolò Bulega. The Panigale V4, dedicated to Bagnaia and Bautista, is presented in the yellow livery with which the two champions competed in the races in Misano.Start number and original autographEach individual example in the series is made unique by the driver’s original autograph on the tank . The signature is protected with a layer of clear varnish. The five replica models bear the starting numbers of the riders to whom they are dedicated: Pecco Bagnaias 63, Álvaro Bautistas 19, Jorge Martíns 89, Marco Bezzecchis 72 and Nicolò Bulegas 11. Like the racing motorcycles, the Panigale 2023 Racing Replicas are only offered as single-seaters. Each example features a billet aluminum triple clamp laser-engraved with the model name and sequential number. There is also a special key and a cockpit animation when activating the ignition. The seat is made of a special material on which the rider’s logo is applied.The MotoGP and Superbike Panigales The Panigale V4 Bagnaia 2023 World Champion Replica is limited to 263 pieces worldwide. The Panigale V4 Bautista 2023 World Champion Replica is limited to 219 pieces and has a brushed aluminum fuel tank and Marchesini forged aluminum wheels in light gray. The Panigale V4 Martín 2023 Racing Replica adopts the official colors of the Prima Pramac team’s Desmosedici GP and gets a carbon fender at the front. Production is limited to 189 pieces.The Panigale V4 Bezzecchi 2023 Racing Replica is inspired by the yellow-black livery of the Mooney VR46 team’s Desmosedici GP and will only be built 72 times.Special equipment for the MotoGP/Superbike replicasThis four edition models are based on the Panigale V4 S and are enhanced with various performance components that are intended to make them even more unique and faster on the road and racetrack. The equipment includes the nine-disc STM-Evo SBK dry clutch and the approved Akrapovic silencer, which is two kilograms lighter than the standard silencer. The Brembo braking system is complemented by Stylema-R brake calipers and the MCS brake pump with remote adjustment. Rizoma adjustable footpegs are made of billet aluminum. A racing fairing screen provides better wind protection at high speeds. Other technical details that distinguish these special motorcycles include the heat shield for the rear exhaust manifolds, the alternator cover, the rear fender and the front brake ducts, all made of carbon fiber. The cover of the single-sided swingarm is also made of carbon, combined with titanium. All replicas are brought even closer to the racing motorcycles from which they are inspired by a series of accessories. The scope of delivery includes, among other things, the open carbon clutch cover, the kits for removing the license plate holder and the mirrors, the racing fuel cap made of billet aluminum and the GPS module, which enables the lap and split times driven on the racetrack to be displayed in the cockpit .The SSP PanigaleThe Panigale V2 Bulega 2023 World Champion Replica takes up the red and black livery of the Panigale V2 from the SSP team Aruba.it Racing, with which Nicolò Bulega won the world championship title. Production is limited to 111 units. It features Öhlins suspension and a racing exhaust from Akrapovic, with increased power and torque. In addition, combined with the motorcycle’s lithium-ion battery, the weight is reduced by five kilos. The aluminum footrests are also adjustable here. The fenders, the chain guard, the cover of the clutch cover, the swing arm guard and the shock absorber guard are made of carbon. The swingarm cover is made of carbon and titanium. The Panigale V2 can also be brought even closer to the racing motorcycle with the included license plate and mirror removal kit and the racing tank cap.Each motorcycle comes with a certificate of authenticity and is delivered in a wooden box with special graphics and an individually designed cover cloth.Prices Am The most expensive is of course the winning replica from the premier class: the Italians are asking 93,000 euros for the Panigale V4 Bagnaia 2023 World Champion Replica. The Panigale V4 Bautista and Panigale V4 Martin cost the same 86,000 euros, while the Panigale V4 Bezzecchi comes in at 80,000 euros. Each including 30 percent NoVA plus 500 euros. The Panigale V2 Bulega 2023 World Champion Replica is significantly cheaper: 51,000 euros (including 21 percent NoVA).
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