2021 Ducati Panigale V4, Diavel 1260 launched in India
2021 Ducati Panigale V4
The new BS6 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S are priced at Rs 23.50 lakh and Rs 28.40 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom, pan-India).
The Italian supersport continues to be powered by the Desmosedici Stradale engine that generated a max power output of 214hp at 13,000 rpm and a peak torque of 124Nm at 9,500 rpm.
Now featuring better electronics, the V4 gets a new Ducati Traction Control which is claimed to prevent slipping of the rear wheel in mid-corner when you reopen the throttle.
A host of additional new features such as aerodynamic side fins, updated riding modes, a new chain guard fin, heated grips, new ignition key, self-bleeding brakes and clutch pumps from the Superleggera V4 now also come standard.
2021 Ducati Diavel 1260
The 2021 Ducati Diavel 1260 and 1260 S are priced at Rs 18.49 lakh and Rs 21.49 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom, pan-India).
Interestingly, when compared to the BS4 models, the standard Diavel 1260 is 5 kilos heavier, while the 1260 S is 2 kilos lighter.
At the core this cruiser bike sits a 1,262cc twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta DVT engine with variable cam timing. It generates a healthy 162hp at 9,500 rpm and 129Nm at 7,500 rpm. The 1260 S gets a two-way Quick Shifter as well.