Ducati reveals Panigale V4 Tricolore
For the latest in their ‘Tricolore’ series of special edition motorcycles, Ducati turned to the new-for-2025 Panigale V4. Finished in a unique livery and fitted with several premium components, the 2025 Panigale V4 Tricolore will be limited to just 1,000 units worldwide.
Drudi designed
Utilising the red, white and green of the Italian flag has been a staple of past Tricolore specials, all the way back to the first – the 851 Desmoquattro from 1988 – but the Panigale V4 Tricolore interprets this in an all-new way.
Created by Drudi Performance in collaboration with Centro Stile Ducati, the design features an asymmetric use of colour, with red on the nearside and green on the offside - a first for these special editions.
A bold chequered flag design features on the lower portion of the fairing, while a white section above the headlights carries a stylised ‘1’ to represent Ducati’s racing victories in 2024. The front winglets and lower tail section are finished in gloss black to pick up on the chequered flag detailing.
Elements like the carbon fibre mudguards, chain guard and swingarm protectors have been left unpainted.
More than the Colour
A first for these limited editions is an enhanced specification, with premium components added to optimise the Panigale V4’s track performance. These include carbon fibre wheels that are lighter than the forged alloy rims on the Panigale V4 S by almost 1kg and also reduce inertia by 12 per cent (front) and 19 per cent (rear) for easier changes in direction.
The ‘Front Brake Pro’ braking system is another first, not just for Ducati, but for any production motorcycle. Dual Brembo T-Drive finned front discs measuring 338.5mm in diameter are paired with Hypure calipers that feature a titanium anodising treatment.
Derived from the racing discs used in World Superbikes and tested by Ducati Factory Riders in the 2024 Race of Champions, Front Brake Pro increases braking power and consistency. To optimise this system, the front brake pump is upgraded to an MCS 19.21 unit with remote lever position adjustment, as used in MotoGP and WorldSBK.
Other upgrades include a dry clutch, adjustable aluminium footpegs and a GPS module. Provided equipment for owner installation includes a racing aluminium fuel cap, removal kits for the licence plate holder and side mirrors, an open clutch cover and brake cooling ducts in carbon fibre, a special box to hold these extras and a dedicated bike cover.
Panigale Power
The rest of the Tricolore’s specs are unchanged from the MY25 Panigale V4, meaning a 1103cc Desmodromic V4 producing 158.9kW (216hp) at 13,500rpm and 120.9Nm at 11,250rpm. The gearbox is a six-speed with dry slipper clutch and Ducati’s DQS 2.0 up-and-down quickshifter.
The optimised aluminium alloy frame is fitted with fully adjustable Öhlins NPX 25/30 forks that also feature electronic compression and rebound damping. An Öhlins TTX36 rear shock has the same level of adjustability and electronic damping.
An Öhlins steering damper and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4 tyres are standard, while the tech spec includes a full suite of Ducati’s rider assistance features, like DPL launch control, DWC wheelie control, traction, slide and engine brake control, selectable riding and power modes, LED headlights and a 6.8-inch TFT instrument display.
The carbon fibre components and a lithium-ion battery reduce weight to 188kg (wet) on the Tricolore, compared to 191kg on the standard Panigale V4. Seat height is 850mm.
Limited and (Very) Premium
Only 1,000 units of the 2025 Panigale V4 Tricolore will be produced, all of which are individually numbered on the top fork yoke. Australia’s allocation from the total is unconfirmed.
While the standard Panigale V4 is priced from $38,800 ride away and the V4 S from $49,300, the Panigale V4 Tricolore will be a whopping $84,700 ride away. Australian deliveries are expected in August.
For availability and further details, see your Ducati dealer.
