2023’s track-focussed Ducati sportsbike is the Panigale V4 R, developed through technologies proven in Superbike and MotoGP racing, can produce 240.5hp in track trim.

It will cost you a lazy 70 grand, and you can have one in March.
It’s instantly recognisable thanks to the ‘1’ plate on the front and sides. It will be produced in a numbered series.
The technology inside the Panigale V4 R is cutting edge: a Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) on the pistons, ‘gun drilled’ titanium connecting rods and even a special engine oil developed for the bike.
Built for racing, the Desmosedici Stradale R engine in track setup provides 240.5 hp at 15,500 rpm and continues with the limiter (in sixth gear) at 16,500 rpm.
For street use the bike complies with Euro5, reducing output to 218hp.
Ducati has built the bike “to offer its enthusiasts the most sophisticated and refined technological solutions, which bring the road supersports bike even closer to the racing bikes used in the WorldSBK Championship.”