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Panigale V4 25°anniversario 916: The Ducati Tribute To The Bike That Changed Superbike History

Discussion in 'Front Page Articles' started by El Toro, Jul 13, 2019.

    • Ducati presents a special limited-edition bike - just 500 will be built - that is destined for nothing less that cult status
    • Special anniversary proceedings headed by none other than "King" Carl Fogarty himself during SBK race weekend in the USA
    • Bike number 5 is to be auctioned, with proceeds going to a fund raising effort in memory of Carlin Dunne
    • Team Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders to compete at Laguna Seca on bikes with a livery inspired by the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916
    Pebble Beach / Laguna Seca, California (USA), 12 July 2019 – In 2019 a quarter of a century will have elapsed since the Ducati 916 arrived on the global stage, forever changing the Superbike world. Born from Massimo Tamburini’s sketches, this bike has revolutionized the world of motorcycle design and has made fans fall in love all over the planet. Incredibly innovative in its style, elegance, lightweight and compactness, by many it’s believed to be the sexiest and most iconic bike ever built.

    The Ducati 916 wasn't just a beautiful bike and an enormous sales success. It also won World Superbike championships: the 916 SBK was a force to be reckoned with even as it made its debut in 1994, and the following years saw it win 120 races, 8 constructors' titles and 6 riders' titles, four of them with Carl Fogarty. The Englishman has won 55 races with Ducati, of wich 43 riding a Ducati 916 SBK and 996 SBK. "King Carl" and the 916 remain the most successful "couple" in Ducati SBK history.

    Ducati has decided to celebrate this anniversary by building a special 916-dedicated version of the Panigale V4. Hence the genesis of the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916: a unique limited-edition bike of only 500 pieces, designed to let all true Ducatisti re-live the spirit of the 916.

    The "25° Anniversario 916" is built on the mechanics of the Panigale V4 S. This has been upgraded with racing content from the Panigale V4 R such as the Front Frame, designed to Ducati Corse specifications. The look of the bike combines a special livery with forged magnesium wheels, a titanium type-approved Akrapovič exhaust and a long list of Ducati Performance components.
    (Press Kit with all detailed information about the bike is attached to the Press Release).

    For its world-first preview, Ducati chose round nine of the Superbike World Championship, taking place this weekend at Laguna Seca (California, USA). Here, Francesco Milicia (VP Global Sales & After Sales Director Ducati Motor Holding), Jason Chinnock (CEO Ducati North America) and Carl Fogarty unveiled the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916.

    The presentation of the bike was also an occasion of remembrance, honouring Californian Carlin Dunne, the Spider Grips Ducati team rider who recently died at Pikes Peak. Jason Chinnock announced Ducati's decision to remove the number 5 from selling, the same number that Dunne used to race with. The bike will be auctioned, with proceeds going to a fund-raising effort aimed at providing Carlin's mother with support.

    "In all of modern motorcycling history, no bike has been as era-defining as the 916, both in terms of design and performance. I'm incredibly proud to present this exclusive version of our Panigale V4, itself a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 916." stated Francesco Milicia during the event at Pebble Beach. "We've decided to present the bike together with none other than "King" Carl Fogarty himself. Presenting it on the American Superbike stage underscores our dedication to the US market, where bike enthusiasts and collectors alike will, I am sure, appreciate the uniqueness of the Panigale V4 25° Anniversary 916."

    "I’m thrilled to be here at this event," stated Carl Fogarty after riding the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 onto the stage at Pebble Beach. "The Ducati 916 gave me some fantastic, unforgettable moments. It played a starring role in my career and in the history of the World Superbike Championship. On the wider motorcycling scene, it set a whole new standard of style and performance. I’m proud to have played a pivotal role in that success story, and equally proud to be here today and celebrate this important anniversary by officially unveiling this breath-taking bike."

    Starting from Saturday morning, the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 will go on display at Ducati Island (the space Ducati traditionally sets aside for its fans during American races). Furthermore, Team Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders, Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davis, will compete on bikes with a livery inspired by the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916.

    The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 will arrive in dealerships starting from October 2019 at a price of 41.900 euro ex-works (price is country specific)
     
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  1. Slobber....:splat::splat::splat:
     
  2. Looks pretty darn cool actually. Did I miss a price tag? How much is it?
     
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  4. A very nice tribute touch for Carlin Dunne memory,bike number 5 to be auctioned off:upyeah:now that i've see it in that paint design would very much like one:upyeah:
     
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  5. The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 will arrive in dealerships starting from October 2019 at a price of 41.900 euro ex-works (price is country specific)
     
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  6. £37600 of you finest British pound notes at current exchange rates.
    My money would go into an R at that price. Bonkers.
     
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  7. The paintwork on the current R is rubbish compared to this drop dead gorgeous design:upyeah:
     
  8. It will be sold out...........before you can say the words summer is over;)
     
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  9. So it’s a blinged up V4S with a dry clutch and Akras then. I do like the look of those cans better than the other Akras though
     
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  10. Jeeezus.... Why am I NOT surprised? Because a small section of Ducatisti are rich. And these are the people Ducati are throwing the bait with these 'specials' I'd have one if money were no object. But it is. So I wont. :):upyeah:
     
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  11. And the big question is wlll these bikes ever :thinkingface:touch the tarmacadem or just sit in collections as longterm investments:(
     
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  12. more specials than tennants
     
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  13. A lot will go into collections. I remember when the Desmo was released just after the 999R. I was talking to the sales guy in Lincoln and he'd just sold 3 to one bloke in London. This chap wanted one for trackdays, one for the road at weekends and one to sit pretty in his office.... :astonished:
     
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  14. Based on that:dizzy:,i will need to put up my hourly labour rates;)
     
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  15. I wonder if it’s a ‘straw’ moment. Htf can they justify that?!
     
  16. Looking at the components on it, it appears pretty much a Speciale. Different can and paint job but not much else....

    Ducati is an iconic 'cool' brand. They don't really need to justify anything. They know there are individuals out there with shed loads of cash waiting to buy their stuff. Not saying it's right, just the way it is... :)
     
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  17. Not sure it’s rubbish but the special is better looking I agree. Buy the R, add a £350 wrap. Nice........




    If only!:relieved:
     
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  18. If it means the business earns more money to pump back into R&D and ensure their staff are securely employed, I’ve got no issue with these sort of things. No one’s being forced to buy them, but if you can justify it then crack on and enjoy your best life
     
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