Ducati commences deliveries of Panigale V2 Bayliss in India
What's the story
Italian automaker Ducati has started deliveries of its Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary motorcycle in India. To recall, it was launched here earlier this week. As for the highlights, the two-wheeler has a head-turning look and offers several electronic riding aids, including engine brake control. It is fueled by a 955cc, L-twin, liquid-cooled engine that generates 155hp of power.
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Why does this story matter?
The Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary edition pays tribute to legendary Australian racer Troy Bayliss. The motorcycle is up for grabs on our shores in limited numbers and attracts buyers who are willing to spend a pretty penny for exclusivity. It is tipped to raise the competition in the luxury motorbike segment to a great extent.
Design
The bike has a windscreen and triple-tone livery
Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary sports a muscular fuel tank with Bayliss's autograph embossed on it. It has a billet aluminium triple clamp that sports the motorbike's name, a rider-only saddle with red stitching, and a raised windshield. It also sports a Shell logo as well as a triple-tone red, white, and green livery with the race number "21" on it.
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It runs on a 155hp, 955cc mill
The Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary draws power from a 955cc, Superquadro, twin-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox and a quick-shifter. The motor puts out a maximum power of 155hp and a peak torque of 104Nm.
Safety
It gets Ohlins NX30 front forks
The Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary is equipped with disc brakes, cornering ABS, engine brake control, wheelie control, and traction control. Three riding modes (Race, Sport, and Street) are also offered. Suspension duties on the two-wheeler are taken care of by Ohlins NX30 forks on the front end and a TTX36 shock absorber on the rear side.
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How much does it cost?
The Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary carries a price tag of Rs. 21.3 lakh in India. In comparison, the standard Panigale V2 sports a price figure of Rs. 17.49 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).