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2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S will give you wings

Ducati's latest motorcycle is wearing its most remarkable aerodynamic package yet. All the better for you to grip with, my dear.

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Tim Stevens
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This is the Ducati Panigale V4 S! 

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It's Ducati's latest and quickest superbike yet, a 214-horsepower beast with a starting price of $28,395.

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The most notable changes for 2020? Those wings. They're borrowed from the outgoing V4 R.

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Power comes from an 1,103-cc V4, delivering 214 hp at 13,000 rpm and 91 pound-feet of torque at 10,000 rpm.

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The V4 S gets Ohlins suspension and a number of tweaks over the base V4.

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Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers do the stopping.

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The hardware is impressive, but it's the software that's the real step forward. Ducati includes massively comprehensive rider aids to make this thing manageable. 

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How manageable? Let's just say these aren't ideal riding conditions, yet I was still having a blast. 

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There's only room for one, so you'll need another bike should you be into pillion riding. 

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But such small sacrifices unlock an unforgettable riding experience. 

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