Ducati Panigale V4

Overview

The 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 though, seriously man, where do I start? This machine is not just a bike. You know the bikes that turn heads? It's true, the Panigale V4 can stop traffic (literally, figurative speaking). I’ve got one up close and personal and guys, this thing is beautiful. Imagine you’re walking into an art gallery and see that one single piece that you stop to observe. You just know it’s special. You can’t quite put it into words, but I am going to try.

Price in India

Okay, moving on to what is probably what you’re thinking of—price. And this is where you begin to question whether you can afford to spend so much on a bike. At ?RM202,000 (circa ???26.30 lakhs) in India, the 2024 Panigale V4 is a definitely premium. This isn’t some ordinary Sunday ride machine. If performance and the desire to own a bike that’s as close as you can get to a MotoGP without breaking the law then oh yeah, the price starts to make sense. This is not just an item to buy, it’s an experience. And let’s be honest, when you come up on this to ride a bike, you’re rolling in hot.
 

Engine & Performance

This beast has a 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine … and now, we have the heart of this beast. Dynamic Ducati packs in about 214 hp, which, by the way, feels like you are strapping a rocket to yourself. It accelerates like nothing else I’ve been on. Instead of a slingshot, it’s like being shot out of the slingshot — except you’re in control (mostly). There is no torque lag, or at least it’s virtually imperceptible, and the power delivery is so smooth you could almost forget you were breaking into warp drive until you find you are white knuckling the handlebars and nearly beyond your means.

But it’s the connected feeling to the bike that really blows me away about the Panigale V4. The bike kind of knows what you’re thinking. It just follows—that effortlessly—and you lean into a corner. It doesn’t even need to be wrestled with like some superbikes. Kind of like a scalpel in the hand of a skilled surgeon, it’s razor sharp and precise. Make no mistake though, this isn't a casual Sunday morning cruiser, though. It deserves your attention.

Top Speed

Now, let’s talk numbers. While the 2024 Ducati Panigale V4 will be top speed somewhere around 299 km/h. That’s borderline insane, yes. Do you need to go that fast? Probably not. But will you want to? Absolutely. It’s one of those rare things that just make you feel alive, like the rush you get when you’re on a roller coaster. Sure, except here you choose the speed and believe me, that takes this whole other level of excitement.

The (insert your favorite mind-numbing number here) Mileage (Yep, Let’s Go There)

If you’re asking mileage on a bike like this, I can see your point. We all want to know what we are going to be doing. Of course, nobody’s buying a Panigale V4 for emotional efficiency. Give or take a bit, it’s about 12 to 14 km/l depending on how heavy your right hand is. Fuel economy isn’t why you’re here but once again. There’s the thrill, the adrenaline, the absolute, unadulterated joy of knowing that you’re riding something that very few people will ever get to ride. 

The Verdict

In other words, should I recommend the 2024 Ducati Panigale V4? Well, it depends. That being said, this probably isn’t for you if you’re the type looking for a practical bike you can bicycle to work or run errands with. This bike is for the purist. The sort who are in for the thrill, speed, the connection between rider and machine. If it’s respect that it wants, it’ll get it, and if you ride with respect, you’ll experience a bike like no other.

This isn’t just another superbike. It’s a power symphony, a precision symphony and, indeed, a symphony of pure Italian craftsmanship. Here is your chance to feel like you are riding a piece of art if you’ve ever fancied the idea. First question is, but are you ready to tame this beast? If you are, then believe me, it’s one hell of a ride.