Presented alongside Ducati World Premiere new models at EICMA 2023 was this, the Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916.
Only 500 examples of the model, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ducati 916 superbike, will be produced, with each sporting a unique anniversary livery, dedicated trim, and several exclusive, high-end components.
“On the Panigale Anniversary, the tribute to the 916 is celebrated with a livery created by Centro Stile Ducati that pays homage to one of the most beautiful racing graphics in Ducati’s sporting history, that of the bike that won the Superbike World Championship with Carl Fogarty in 1999,” says Ducati.
“The iconic tricolour on the fairing, the white numberplates and the number 1 have been taken up and revisited in a modern key, while the black portion of the upper half cowl recalls the air ducts of the 916. The lower tank, also black, is a strong reminder of the racing world. Finally, the tank cover features the laurel logo, in the same gold colour as on the 916. The logo on the fairing, which on the first 916 was in silver with gold outline, is here revisited and updated, almost with a 3D effect.”
The tribute model will only be offered in a single-seat format and comes with a laser-engraved billet aluminium steering plate bearing the model name and number. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated bike cover.
While dripping with carbon parts and top-spec components as found on a typical Panigale V4 SP2, this tribute model has also been lavished with the following items:
• ‘30° Anniversario’ commemorative livery
• Headstock machined from billet with model name and progressive bike number
• Dedicated seat with ‘30’ logo
• Carbon fibre brake caliper scoops
• Carbon fibre exhaust heat shield
• Carbon fibre open clutch cover
• Licence plate removal cover
• Billet aluminium mirror hole cover
• Billet aluminium fuel filler cap
• Certificate of authenticity and dedicated motorbike cover
The bike will be sold with a track-ready kit including billet aluminium caps for removing the rear-view mirrors, number plate holder removal kit, open carbon clutch cover and Ducati Data Analyser+ data acquisition system.
The Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 is priced at $73,100 ride away; see your nearest Ducati dealership for more information.