A tribute to all things “Made in Italy” and Ducati history: the Panigale V4 Tricolore. A collector’s bike produced in a limited capacity of 1,000 numbered units that will make the hearts of all enthusiasts beat faster, reinterpreting the livery of the 1984 750 F1, a bike that began exactly forty years ago. A Tricolore livery that in the following years was dedicated to the most prestigious versions of the various generations of Ducati superbikes ever since the first 851 Desmoquattro in 1988.
Innovation, tradition and passion come together in one extraordinary tale. The Panigale V4 Tricolore is a renewed promise: that of getting excited again, of experiencing the privilege of a history that continues to define the future of sports motorcycles. A bond that spans time, celebrating Ducati’s engineering artistry and the indomitable Italian spirit that animates each of its creations.
For Ducati, the Panigale V4 Tricolore is the latest innovation of 2024. It has been an incredible year in which the Borgo Panigale-based company has won the MotoGP Riders’ and Manufacturers’ titles for the third time in a row, coming close to absolute domination with nineteen victories out of twenty grand prix. Added to this are the World Manufacturers’ title in Superbike, the Riders’ title in Supersport and the Italian title on debut with the 450 MX in Italian Motocross. There were also many national victories, including the Italian Superbike and the U.S. Superbike which marked Ducati’s return to victory in the U.S. after 30 years. Last but not least, the historic successes in the Japanese Superbike Championship of the Panigale V4 managed by the Kagayama team.
Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock attended this world premiere alongside Ducati Motor Holding Vice President Global Sales Francesco Milicia and Director Strategy and Style Center Andrea Ferraresi, who said, “In Miami and at Art Basel in particular, we feel at home. Ducati is the only motorcycle brand able to combine sophisticated technology and sensual beauty but also to break out of the typical schemes of sport liveries to create works of art, using the motorcycle as a canvas.”
The global premiere of the exclusive motorcycle was unveiled to the public with an off-site event, with the participation of partner Eataly, during Art Basel week in Miami Beach, one of the most prestigious art fairs in the world. Surrounded by special clients and Ducatisti at the event, guests came together to celebrate their passion and loyalty for the brand and 40 years of Tricolore.
“The partnership with Ducati is based on sharing the same values, DNA and goals. We both aim to bring Italian excellence to the world, inspiring people with the authentic Italian art of living,” said Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North America. “This event, in such an iconic location during Art Basel week, is the perfect opportunity to reinforce our message and to bring our communities together.”
The Panigale V4 Tricolore, designed by Drudi Performance and the Centro Stile Ducati, is based on the new Panigale V4. Its white, red and green livery, designed asymmetrically for the first time on the bike, celebrates the colors of the Italian flag by combining them with the black and white of the checkered flag, the symbol of victory, shown on the lower part of the fairing. The number plates with the number one on the front and the sides of the fairing resemble those of the sportiest and most sophisticated Ducatis, such as the Panigale V4 R or the Multistrada Pikes Peak.
A livery that underlines the aerodynamic surfaces of the bike, with more taut lines that highlight the change in style that marked, with the Panigale V4 2025, the transition from the sixth to the seventh generation of Ducati Superbikes. The base of the Panigale V4 Tricolore is the new V4 presented last July at World Ducati Week and the leader of an important evolutionary leap thanks to an integrated approach to aerodynamics and design, a completely revised chassis, and innovative electronic solutions such as the Ducati Vehicle Observer and the Race eCBS.
For the first time in Ducati history, a Tricolore is enriched with technical equipment that improves its performance on the track, making this bike even more unique. The Panigale V4 Tricolore is equipped with five-spoke carbon fiber rims that reduce the weight by two pounds compared to the forged ones of the Panigale V4 S, lowering the moment of inertia by 12% at the front and 19% at the rear.
The new Panigale V4 Tricolore is the first production bike in the world to be equipped with the Front Brake Pro front braking system, consisting of two finned Brembo T-Drive discs, measuring 338.5 millimeters in diameter and 6.2 millimeters thick, which increase braking power and performance consistency. These discs, tested by Ducati Factory Riders in the 2024 Race of Champions, are derived from the racing discs mounted in the Superbike World Championship on the most demanding circuits and are paired with Hypure calipers. The calipers feature an anthracite anodizing treatment and an oversized Brembo logo. Finally, the front brake pump is an MCS 19.21 with remote brake lever position adjustment as in MotoGP and Superbike.
A dry clutch, adjustable footpegs in solid aluminum and a GPS module complete the special equipment of the Tricolore. Anyone who wants to use the Panigale V4 Tricolore on the track will also have access to a racing tank cap in solid aluminum, brake caliper conveyors, an open clutch cover in carbon fiber and a kit for removing the license plate holder, all supplied as standard. The experience of riding this collector’s bike will be even more special thanks to the Alcantara seat, the racing plexiglass and the dedicated animation of the dashboard at key-on.
Finally, like all collectible Ducatis, each Tricolore is made unique by the engraved machined aluminum steering plate with the model’s name and unit number.
The Panigale V4 Tricolore is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated motorcycle cover, and is delivered in a special personalized box to match the livery. The model number is also shown on the aluminum plate of the ignition key. Finally, the uniqueness of the Tricolore is reinforced by the option, reserved for owners, to complete their look with a limited-edition helmet and jacket, featuring a color scheme that echoes the motorcycle’s design. Clients who purchase the motorcycle in the U.S. will automatically receive the accompanying helmet and jacket.
The Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore will arrive at dealerships in the U.S. in April 2025. Pricing for the limited-edition bike will be $58,000 in the U.S.
Panigale V4 Tricolore
- Special, numbered, and limited series
- Color: Tricolore livery
- Main features
- Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
- Maximum power of 216 horsepower at 13,500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 90 foot-pounds at 11,250 rpm
- “Front Frame”
- 4.4-gallon aluminum tank
- Ducati Electronic Suspension 3.0
- Öhlins NPX-30 pressurized fork with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
- Öhlins TTX 36 shock absorber with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
- Öhlins steering damper with Öhlins Smart control system EC 3.0
- Wet weight without fuel: 414 pounds
- Alcantara seat
- Racing plexiglass
- Dry clutch kit
- Billet aluminum steering plate with model name and progressive number
- Dedicated dashboard animation for key-on
- Dedicated aluminum contact key with progressive number
- Adjustable billet aluminum footpegs
- Front Brake PRO braking system: double Brembo 338.5-by-6.2-millimeter T-drive ventilated front disc, Brembo Hypure calipers, Brembo MCS 19.21 pump with remote adjustment
- Carbon fiber rims (approved for two-seater use)
- Front and rear mudguard, chain guard, heel guards, swingarm cover, exhaust guard, alternator cover in carbon fiber
- GPS module
- Dedicated motorcycle cover
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Customized box for additional components
- Racing tank cap in billet aluminum
- Brake caliper air conveyors in carbon fiber
- License plate removal kit
- Open clutch cover in carbon fiber
