The Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 is Ducati's homage to a bike that represented a milestone in the company's history, the amazing Ducati 916. Here are the details from EICMA...
The Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 is Ducati’s homage to a bike that represented a milestone in the company’s history. An icon of design and racing, which today, 30 years later, is still considered the emblem of beauty applied to two wheels. Press Release: Ducati ANZ
The limited edition is a celebration of the amazing Ducati 916, first unveiled in New York…
The unmistakable features and supersport character of the Ducati 916, the bike from which Ducati say the design DNA of all Ducati sportsbikes originates, can be found on the Panigale Anniversario. The genes of the 916 can be found in the mass concentrated on the front, in the sinuous view from the top and in elements such as the headlight, the nose, the air intakes, the V of the fairing, the sculptural, diamond-shaped fuel tank, the short and agile tail and the single-sided swingarm. Ducati celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 916 with a model in a limited, numbered series of 500 units.
Ducati celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 916 with a model in a limited, numbered series of 500 units.
On the Panigale Anniversary, the tribute to the 916 is celebrated with a livery, created by Centro Stile Ducati, that pays homage to one of the most beautiful racing graphics in Ducati’s sporting history, that of the bike that won the Superbike World Championship with Carl Fogarty in 1999.
Ducati celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 916 with a model in a limited, numbered series of 500 units…
The iconic tricolour on the fairing, the white number plates and the number 1 have been taken up and revisited in a modern key, while the black portion of the upper half cowl recalls the air ducts of the 916. The lower tank, also black, is a strong reminder of the racing world. Finally, the tank cover features the laurel logo, in the same gold colour as on the 916. The logo on the fairing, which on the first 916 was in silver with gold outline, is here revisited and updated, almost with a 3D effect.
the brushed alloy finish on the tank and the limited edition numbering on the top triple-clamp look great.
Like the race bike from which it takes its livery inspiration, it is offered in the single-seater configuration only and is enriched by the billet aluminium steering plate with laser engraving of the model name and progressive number. Finally, the Panigale Trentesimo Anniversario 916 comes with a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated bike cover.
Carl Fogarty championship graphics on the front with the number 1 plate looks stunning.
The technical equipment combines the SP2 specifications with a series of fine details that make this bike even more unique. In fact, the Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 has a racing fuel tank cap machined from billet aluminium, air ducts for cooling the front brakes, exhaust heat shield, wings with double profile design and front mudguard in carbon-fibre.
Also made of carbon-fibre are the five-spoke wheels, which reduce the weight of the wheels by 1.4kg compared to the forged Marchesini of the V4 S and 3.4 compared to those of the Panigale V4. Inertial moment is reduced by around 26 per cent at the front and 46 per cent at the rear, making the bike more agile, less tiring and more precise under acceleration, according to Ducati.
Inertial moment is reduced by around 26 per cent at the front and 46 per cent at the rear…
The braking system is the best in its class, Ducati claim, thanks to Brembo Stylema R calipers and cooling ducts, it offers high braking efficiency and consistent lever travel even during long track sessions. The Brembo MCS master-cylinder with remote adjuster allows simple, intuitive adjustment of feel and distance from the handlebar without having to stop, Ducati say.
According to Ducati, the STM EVO dry clutch offers greater fluidity in all phases of riding with the throttle closed, such as corner entry, and allows the level of mechanical engine braking to be customised by changing the secondary spring. In track use, with the clutch cover open, enthusiasts can enjoy the classic sound that characterises Ducati racing bikes.
The adjustable footpegs in billet aluminium allow the riding position to be adjusted, and enable the use of the standard Ducati Quick Shift Up & Down, which can be configured either as a traditional gearbox or with a racing pattern. Finally, the Ducati Data Analyser+ data acquisition system allows the rider’s performance to be monitored.
The bike is delivered with a track-ready kit, which includes billet aluminium caps for removing the rear-view mirrors, number plate holder removal kit, open carbon clutch cover and Ducati Data Analyser+ data acquisition system. Pricing and availability in Australia is not yet announced as we publish.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
30° Anniversario” commemorative livery
Headstock machined from billet with model name and progressive bike number (XXX/500)
Visible brushed aluminium tank
Carbon-fibre wheels
Dedicated seat with 30th logo
Carbon-fibre wings
Carbon-fibre front mudguard
Carbon-fibre brake caliper scoops
Carbon-fibre exhaust heat shield
STM-EVO SBK dry clutch
Final drive with 520mm chain, specific sprocket and pinion
Carbon fibre 5-spoke split carbon-fibre wheels
Brembo Stylema R® front brake calipers
Brembo MCS 19.21 (Multiple Click System) front brake master-cylinder with remote adjuster
Front brake and clutch levers milled at the ends
Billet aluminium adjustable rider footpegs with carbon heel guards
Single-seat configuration
Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) kit with GPS module
Carbon-fibre open clutch cover
Licence plate removal cover
Billet aluminium mirror hole cover
Billet aluminium fuel filler cap
Certificate of authenticity and dedicated motorbike cover
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