# Ducati’s New Panigale Motorcycle Brings a Performance Upgrade to the Road for the First Time

> Ducati kicked off its line of legendary World Superbike motorcycles with the launch of the achingly gorgeous 996 R in 2001.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/ducati-panigale-v4-r/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68d4649fc6d6f889538d1dce)
- **Published:** 2025-09-24
- **Category:** Motorcycles
- **Tags:** #ducati #road #panigale #performance #brings #legal #motorcycle #upgrade
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