To most of us 2-wheeled junkies, all Ducatis are a bit special, but when the Bolognese brand decides to make something extra special, it doesn't miss. The 2025 Panigale V4 Tricolore is the latest prime example of Ducati hitting the mark.
Just 1,000 numbered units will hit the streets, each costing $58,000, so it'll be tough to get your hands on one. But here's why you might want to.
Every Ducati Tricolore is a snapshot of the manufacturer's history. It's a livery that's dedicated to the most prestigious versions of the various generations of Ducati Superbikes ever since the first 851 Desmoquattro in 1988. These bikes reinterpret the livery of the 1984 750 F1, the legendary Ducati that launched forty years ago.
As much as the 2025 Panigale V4 Tricolore is a nod to Ducati's Italian heritage, it comes stocked with the bleeding edge of performance technology.
For the first time, a Tricolore special will come equipped with software and hardware for the sole purpose of making a dent in lap times. So, apart from the asymmetric livery comprised of the colors of the Italian flag and the black and white of the checkered flag—designed by Aldo Drudi, who created Rossi's crash helmets—this is what you get.
The 2025 Panigale V4 Tricolore is based on the already potent Panigale V4 platform but then gets some special treatment, starting with its wheels. The Trocolore rolls on five-spoke carbon fiber rims that reduce the weight by two pounds compared to the forged ones of the Panigale V4 S, lowering the moment of inertia by 12% at the front and 19% at the rear.
These rims certainly look the business but the most exciting aspect of this model lies on the brakes inside the rims.
The Panigale V4 Tricolore will be the first production bike ever to be equipped with the Front Brake Pro braking system, consisting of two finned Brembo T-Drive discs measuring 338.5 mm in diameter and 6.2 mm thick. These discs were tested by the likes of Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez in the 2024 Race of Champions, are derived from the racing discs mounted in the Superbike World Championship, and are paired with Hypure calipers.
Adding to its on-track prowess, the Tricolore will come with a dry clutch, adjustable footpegs in solid aluminum, and a GPS module. Of course, with all the added tech, you'd hope to see this model hit the track, but the reality is many won't. Buyers who know they're going to track the Tricolore will be thankful for the racing tank cap in solid aluminum, brake caliper conveyors, an open clutch cover in carbon fiber, and a kit for removing the license plate holder, all supplied as standard.
If you need any other hints that this model was made to cross the start/finish line, look to the Alcantara seat, the racing plexiglass, and the dedicated animation of the dashboard at key-on.
Each model will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a dedicated motorcycle cover. They'll be delivered in a special personalized box to match the livery, and owners will have the option to complete their look with a limited-edition helmet and jacket featuring a color scheme that echoes the motorcycle's design. Ducati has yet to reveal how much the gear will cost.
This is undoubtedly the fastest Tricolore Ducati has ever produced, but let us know your favorite limited-edition model from the Italian icon.
