Nicked from Motorcycle.com Rumors of an updated Ducati Panigale V4 for 2025 have been circulating for months now, but Motorcycle.com has now obtained proof, including some initial specifications indicating updates to the engine and chassis. The proof comes to us via certification data from Switzerland, which lists information on a new Panigale V4 and V4 S. The data lists a new model code of “5D” for both Panigale V4 variants, instead of the code “3D” which has been in place since the last update in 2022. Previous versions of the Panigale V4 used the model codes “1D” and “DA”. It’s safe to assume that “5D” denotes the updated 2025 Panigale V4 and V4 S. The Swiss data also lists a new engine code of “1100WR” for the new model, instead of “1100WM” for the current Panigale V4. The data doesn’t provide specifics of how the engine has changed, but it does confirm a new exhaust system and new peak horsepower and torque figures. The 2025 model is homologated with an output of 213.1 hp at 13,500 rpm, a slight change from the current model which was certified with 212.6 hp at 13,000 rpm. The new torque figures show a more substantial difference, with the new model claiming 89.2 lb-ft. at 11,250 rpm, a peak that is lower and arrives higher in the rev range than the 2024 model which was certified with 91.2 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm. “SSSA or we riot!” The new Panigale V4 is certified with a wheelbase of 59.1 inches, compared to 57.8 inches on the 2024 model. Where that extra 1.2 inches comes from is unclear, though we suspect many a Ducatisti will be up in arms if it’s the result of a switch to a double-sided swingarm. Correspondingly, the 2025 model will be longer, but also slightly taller, though the difference may depend on windscreen options. The Swiss data lists a tare weight of 274 kg (604 pounds) for the 2025 Panigale V4, which is a vehicle’s wet weight plus the weight of a 75kg rider and some accessories. Not knowing the mass of those accessories makes it difficult to guess an exact curb weight. The 2024 model is similarly certified with a tare weight of 275 kg, so we should expect the 2025 Panigale V4 to weigh about a couple of pounds lighter. The data typically does not mention anything about the suspension, but if past models are any indication, we can expect the V4 S to offer higher-performance suspension than the base model. We expect the 2025 Panigale V4 and V4 S will be announced in the fall, but Ducati has announced that visitors to World Ducati Week later this month will have the chance to get a sneak peak at a new model, and we would not be surprised if this is what it will be.
My brother was at the factory this week just gone. New model shown. No cameras. He was sworn to secrecy.
They dumped the big V-Twin, they dumped the trellis. they will dump the SSSA. Welcome to the Bavarian Ducaudi VW4.
I’m really suspicious of this pic. The exhaust looks like production mock ups as they are the sort of welded steel you would expect rather than nice slid on silencers and springs etc, but the shock is mounted like the v2 one, but without a linkage. All manufactures have gone away from direct mount shocks as for racing it doesn’t allow any real alteration to squat etc. and if it’s a v4, the shock would have to be out wider than the v2 so would hit your leg. I think the first image is a Chinese bike copying a uk, like a KOVE. I think the image I posted is the new smaller capacity Ducati sans wings
Looks like we will get a sneak peek of the new V4 tomorrow. Ducatit website shows a launch to be held tomorrow.
A preview on the ‘My Ducati App’ at 5pm today, which I’m guessing is CET before the formal press release tomorrow at 8:30pm, again guessing CET. Andy
I've only said what everyone else already knows! It's not like I'm posting the pictures on here........
