2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini first look: The $100,000 superbike

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 Ducati’s relationship with Lamborghini is one of them. 

Both hail from Italy’s Motor Valley. Both manufacture high-performance luxury vehicles. That’s why it was no surprise when the Italian OEMs teamed up in 2020. The bond only grows stronger with the arrival of the 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini.

The third entry in the collaborative project pairs Ducati’s range-topping superbike, the Panigale V4 S, with Lamborghini’s new hybrid supercar, the Revuelto. While the limited-run Pani retains its core components, several key features draw it closer to the 1,001-horsepower Lambo. 

Split screen of Ducati's first two co-branded projects with Lamborghini, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini and Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini.

Ducati Centro Stile joined forces with Lamborghini designers to fashion the Panigale’s aerodynamic winglets and tail piece after the Revuelto’s sharp, aggressive lines. Even the bike’s forged wheels match the pattern found on the Lambo’s rims. Styling wasn’t the only objective, though. So was performance.

A close-up shot of the Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini's Revuelto-inspired forged aluminum wheel.

Lightening the load is a titanium silencer. Pair the homologated slip-on with the V4 Lamborghini’s full carbon-fiber bodywork and you have the lightest Panigale V4 of the bunch, at 408 pounds (without fuel). That’s four pounds lighter than the standard Panigale V4 S.

Two shots of the Panigale V4 Lamborghini's carbon fiber-clad fairing and exhaust.

Rounding out the add-ons list is a model-specific seat, plexiglas racing windscreen, dry clutch kit, and adjustable billet rearsets. The 63 theme, referring to 1963, the year in which Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the automaker, runs through the project. Ducati will produce 630 examples of the 2026 Panigale V4 Lamborghini and even more exclusive is the Speciale Clienti, which allows 63 select Lambo customers to personalize their Panigale V4 Lamborghini directly with Ducati Centro Stile. Be forewarned, neither option goes easy on the pocketbook.

A close up of the Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini's top clamp.

The Panigale V4 Lamborghini retails for $78,400 USD ($88,800 CAN), while the Panigale V4 Lamborghini Speciale Clienti starts at $100,400 USD ($120,000 CAN). If you need a few days to scrimp and save, fret not, deliveries to North American customers won’t begin until December 2025.

A front-right view of the 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini in a dimly lit garage.

It’s worth noting that the Panigale V4 S carries a $33,895 price tag. Do the V4 Lamborghini’s styling updates, performance upgrades, and factory farkles justify the price hike? Hell no. Probably not. However, the clients Ducati has in its crosshairs may measure value differently. That’s to say, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Panigale V4 Lamborghini quickly sells out. After all, some partnerships just make sense.

2026 Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini
Price (MSRP)$78,400 (base), $100,400 (Speciale Clienti)
Engine1,103 cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, V-four
Transmission,
final drive
Six-speed, chain
Claimed horsepower209 hp @ 12,750 rpm
Claimed torque89.5 foot-pounds @ 11,250 rpm
FrameAluminum twin-spar front frame
Front suspensionÖhlins 43 mm NPX 25/30 (SV) S-EC 3.0, manually adjustable for spring preload, electronically adjustable damping circuits; 4.9 inches of travel
Rear suspensionÖhlins TTX36 (SV) S-EC 3.0 unit, manually adjustable for spring preload, electronically adjustable damping circuits; 5.1 inches of travel
Front brakeBrembo Hypure four-piston calipers, 330 mm discs with ABS and race eCBS
Rear brakeBrembo two-piston caliper, 245 mm disc with ABS and race eCBS
Rake, trail24.0 degrees, 3.86 inches
Wheelbase58.5 inches
Seat height33.5 inches
Fuel capacity4.5 gallons
TiresPirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP-V4; 120/70ZR17 front, 200/60ZR17 rear
Claimed weight408 pounds (no fuel)
AvailableDecember 2025
Warranty24 months
More infoducati.com

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William Gual

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