The Ducati Panigale V4 2025, as well as the V4 S, were presented this week with various updates. Here on Motociclismo, we continue to delve into the details of this powerful Borgo Panigale superbike.
The rider has a range of riding modes to choose from, including three different preset riding styles. The goal is for the bike to adapt to any rider, type of track, and environmental conditions.
Each riding mode is programmed to immediately alter the engine’s character, as well as the parameters of the electronic controls. In the case of the V4 S, the suspension settings are also adjusted.
The Ride by Wire throttle response and the engine output are defined by the Full, High, Medium, and Low power modes, with logic revised and recalibrated to adapt to the new V4 engine.
Full Power Mode: Allows the engine to express its maximum potential, with torque curves without electronic filters except in first gear.
High and Medium Power Modes: Manage the Ride by Wire mapping system with calibration dedicated to each of the six gears, providing ideal power for each throttle opening. The calibrations ensure maximum correlation between the torque requested by the rider and what is delivered.
Low Power Mode: Intended for road riding or low-grip surfaces, limits maximum power to 160 hp and provides a more manageable throttle response.
There are also various riding modes. The rider can customize the riding styles and then reset to the factory settings defined by Ducati. It is also possible to activate Race eCBS levels 2, 4, and 5 and Full power mode.
Race A Riding Mode: The 216 hp of the engine are available, and Ride by Wire has a direct response when the throttle is opened (High power mode). In the S version, it adopts the Active Track 1 suspension setting, which is very firm. The electronic configuration is minimally intrusive. This is a mode intended for tracks, with Race eCBS* set to level 1 (cornering strategy only at the front and no lift-up control). This means that many of the aids are set to lower levels (DCT traction control and anti-wheelie DWC at level 3 and stability control DSC at level 1, while engine brake control is at level 2).
Race B Riding Mode: Also dedicated to tracks, in this case, the engine continues to deliver its full power with High power mode. In the V4 S, Active Track 2 suspension adjustment is activated. There is still a minimally intrusive electronic setup, but the DSC calibration is less lenient, while Race eCBS is at level 3 (cornering strategy only at the front, no lift-up control), as are the DTC and DWC. Engine brake control remains at level 2.
Sport Riding Mode: Associated with Medium power mode, it provides all 216 hp of the engine but with a more progressive Ride by Wire response. The suspension setting is sportier in the S version (Active Dynamic 1). The electronic controls are set to assist the rider in a sportier road riding with greater stability. The DTC and DWC are at level 5, and Race eCBS is at level 6 with cornering strategy also at the rear and lift-up control.
Road Riding Mode: As the name suggests, this is a riding mode for road use, particularly suited for less ideal road conditions. The rider still has 216 hp available with a progressive Ride by Wire response, using Medium power mode, and the Active Comfort 1 suspension setting is activated in the V4 S (especially suited for better absorption of bumps). The intervention of the electronic controls is more precautionary but continues to support dynamic riding. Race eCBS is set to level 6, while engine brake control is at level 3.
Wet Riding Mode: Self-explanatory, this mode is for wet or low-grip surfaces, prioritizing safety and grip. There is a significant power limitation to 160 hp and the throttle responds smoothly using Low power mode. The soft Active Low Grip 1 suspension setting is activated in the Panigale V4 S. The level of electronic controls offers the greatest stability and grip possible, and the Race eCBS system is set to level 7.
(*Race eCBS: Combined braking system with cornering functionality, capable of autonomously applying brake pressure to the rear according to pre-defined strategies when the rider activates the front control. It has seven levels: from 1 to 5 for tracks, with levels 6 and 7 for roads).