2023 Ducati Panigale V4 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 S relies on a 1103 cc (67.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 215.5 HP (157.3 kW) at 13,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 123.6 Nm (91.2 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 195.4 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (13,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Panigale V4 S measures 195.5 kg (431 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.1 HP/kg (0.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,469 mm (57.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 224 km (139 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2018 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Torque123.6 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.2 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Compression14.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 53.5 mm (3.2 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Performance
Fuel Consumption7.60 litres/100 km (13.2 km/l or 30.95 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases176.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system with 2 catalytic converter and 4 lambda probes.
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium alloy. Engine is used as a structural chassis element. Trellis subframe.
Rake24.5°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins NPX25/30 pressurized 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided swingarm.
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsDucati Red/Dark Grey
InstrumentsDigital unit with TFT colour display rev counter, speed, gear selected, odometer, etc.
LightLED headlight
Warranty24 months unlimited mileage
Notes
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration
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