R I D E R E V I E W
P108
2020 DUCATI PANIGALE V2 BRAKES
Running into a corner hot has never
been so manageable because the
engine braking exquisiteness and the
twin 320mm discs carefully harnessed
by the M4.32 four-piston Brembo's and Cor-
nering ABS EVO all come together with plenty
of assistance for the Showa forks to provide
some refined braking performance. The initial
bite was superb with consistent pressure, and
they offered the necessary confidence to get
the bike turned even while still grabbing some
of the right-hand lever. At Jerez, there's plenty of
fast corners where a dab of brake helped shave
enough speed to tip the bike in while retaining
momentum while the heavier brak-
ing zones into turns one and six were
never in doubt of being overshot.
Slipper clutch-assisted downshifts
could be aggressive, but the bike
remained calm and unflustered,
giving plenty of opportunities to run
some massive corner speed, which
is required on this track and what
this bike laps up. Not once did the
newly upgraded ABS system interfere,
instead, it kept the rear wheel on the
ground under hard braking and even
encouraged a little excitable slide-by-
brake action.
RIDER AIDS AND ELECTRONICS
As is the norm, there's a huge armory
of electronics on offer, and they too
have had an upgrade. The six-axis
Bosch IMU is the brains behind the
operation and via the three riding
(Above) The downside?
It's only available in red,
and there's no cruise
control or heated grips,
even as an accessory.
In this case, it's okay
to stop and stare.
2020 DUCATI PANIGALE V2
