Ducati Panigale V4 R User Manual

Cleaning the motorcycle
To preserve the finish of metal  and paintwork,
wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals,
anyway according to road conditions. Use specific
products only. Prefer biodegradable products. Avoid
aggressive detergents or solvents.
Use only water and neutral soap to clean the
Plexiglas and the seat.
Periodically clean by hand all aluminium
components. Use special detergents, suitable for
aluminium  Do NOT use abrasive detergents or
caustic soda.
Note
Do not use sponges with abrasive  or steel
wool: only use  cloths.
However, the warranty does not apply to
motorcycles whenever poor maintenance status is

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Do not wash your motorcycle right  use.
When the motorcycle is still hot, water drops will
evaporate faster and spot hot 
Never clean the motorcycle using hot or high-
pressure water jets.
Cleaning the motorcycle with a high pressure water
jet may lead to seizure or serious faults in forks,
wheel hubs, electric system, headlight (fogging),
fork seals, air inlets or exhaust silencers, with
consequent loss of compliance with the safety
requirements.
Clean  stubborn  or exceeding grease from
engine  using a degreasing agent. Be sure to
avoid contact with drive  (chain, sprockets, etc.).
Rinse with warm water and dry all  with
chamois leather.
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Braking  may be impaired
immediately  washing the motorcycle. Never
grease or lubricate the brake discs to avoid losing
braking power. Clean the discs with an oil-free
solvent.
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Ducati Panigale V4 R Specifications

General

Power	221 hp (162 kW) @ 15, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
Frame	Aluminum alloy Front Frame
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	200/60 ZR17
Warranty	24 months unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals	12, 000 km (7, 500 miles) / 12 months
Valve Clearance Check	24, 000 km (15, 000 miles)
Engine Type	4 valves per cylinder
Torque	83 lb-ft (112 Nm) @ 11, 500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	4.23 US gal (16.0 l)
Brakes	245mm disc
Front Suspension	Ohlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork with TiN treatment, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Ohlins TTX36 shock, fully adjustable
Front Brake	Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston calipers
Wheels	Forged aluminum wheels
Safety Equipment	Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Cornering ABS EVO
Standard Equipment	Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Instrumentation	TFT color display