Italy’s Motor Valley must have something special in the water. The region of Emilia-Romagna has birthed some of the most iconic performance brands on the planet – Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Maserati, and of course, Ducati. While most of these companies spend their time trying to outdo each other, sometimes they join forces to create something truly extraordinary. The new Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini is exactly that – a carbon fiber love letter to speed that proves when two Italian icons collaborate, the result is greater than the sum of its parts.
This marks the third chapter in the ongoing Ducati-Lamborghini saga, following the previous Diavel 1260 and Streetfighter V4 collaborations. But this time, they’ve gone all-in by applying the Lamborghini treatment to Ducati’s flagship superbike – the recently updated Panigale V4 S – and drawing inspiration from Lamborghini’s revolutionary Revuelto hybrid supercar. The result is a two-wheeled masterpiece that’s not just about fancy paint and logos; it’s actually lighter, more powerful, and more exclusive than the already impressive bike it’s based on.
Carbon Fiber Everything
The first thing that grabs your attention is the striking livery that combines exposed carbon fiber with accents in Verde Scandal, Grigio Telesto, and Grigio Acheso – a dramatic departure from Ducati’s traditional red. But the visual impact goes way beyond paint. This is a bike where form and function are perfectly intertwined, with every aesthetic choice serving a performance purpose.
The bodywork and numerous components – including the heat shield, heel guard, and mudguards – are crafted entirely from carbon fiber, using the same precise weave pattern found in Lamborghini’s supercars. Look closely at the centerline where the weave intersects, and you’ll notice the distinctive herringbone pattern that requires painstaking artisanal precision to execute properly. It’s not just for show either – all that carbon helps shave almost 2 kg (4.4 pounds) off the already lightweight Panigale V4 S.
The wings and tail piece have been redesigned to echo the lines of the Revuelto, while the forged aluminum wheels are specifically styled to match those found on Lamborghini’s flagship. Even the seat draws inspiration from the Revuelto’s interior, completing a cohesive design language that spans from the tiniest details to the overall silhouette.
More Than Just Pretty Bodywork
While some limited editions are content with cosmetic upgrades, the Panigale V4 Lamborghini delivers meaningful performance enhancements. The 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine receives a dedicated calibration that, combined with the Akrapovič titanium exhaust system (complete with carbon end caps), boosts power to 218.5 horsepower – 2.5 more than the standard V4 S.
With a dry weight of just 185 kg (408 pounds), this is the lightest member of the Panigale family, improving the power-to-weight ratio from 1.15 to 1.18 hp/kg. It’s a subtle difference on paper, but one that serious riders will appreciate when tearing around a track or carving through canyon roads.
The spec sheet is rounded out with race-inspired components like a dry clutch kit, adjustable footpegs, and brake and clutch levers machined from billet aluminum. For track day enthusiasts, the bike comes with a racing tank cap, brake caliper conveyors, a carbon fiber open clutch cover, and a license plate holder removal kit included in the package.
Electronically, the Panigale V4 Lamborghini inherits all the cutting-edge tech from the recently revamped V4 S, including the new Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) and Race eCBS systems. When you fire it up, a special animation greets you on the dashboard, displaying the model name and your specific example number from the limited production run.
Exclusivity Has a Price
Exclusivity is a hallmark of both Ducati and Lamborghini, and this collaboration doubles down on that philosophy. Production is limited to just 630 numbered examples – a nod to the displacement of the original Lamborghini 350 GT’s V12 engine (3.5 liters multiplied by 180 equals 630).
But what if even that’s not exclusive enough for you? Well, if you happen to be one of the lucky few who already own a Lamborghini, you can opt for the ultra-limited Panigale V4 Lamborghini Speciale Clienti. Only 63 of these will be made (a number that references the year Lamborghini was founded), and they allow owners to work directly with Ducati’s Centro Stile to either match the color scheme of their car or select from special color combinations proposed by the design team.
Each bike, whether standard or Speciale Clienti, comes with a certificate of authenticity, a matching bike cover in a personalized box, and is delivered in a custom wooden crate with a dedicated rear stand. Owners can also complete their look with a limited-edition helmet, jacket, and leather riding suit in the same color scheme as their bike – and yes, Speciale Clienti owners can have their suits customized to match their one-off creations.
Spec Sheet
Model: Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini
Engine: 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4
Horsepower: 218.5 HP @ 13,500 RPM
Torque: 90 LB-FT (121 NM) @ 11,250 RPM
Dry Weight: 185 KG (408 LBS)
Power-to-Weight Ratio: 1.18 HP/KG
Exhaust: Akrapovič titanium with carbon end caps
Production: Limited to 630 units (plus 63 Speciale Clienti for Lamborghini owners)
Electronics: Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Race eCBS, full electronics package from Panigale V4 S
Suspension: Electronically adjusted Öhlins NPX-30 forks (front), TTX 36 shock (rear)
Pricing & Availability
The Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini starts at $78,400 ($88,800 CAD) for the standard version, while the ultra-exclusive Speciale Clienti commands $100,400 ($120,000 CAD). Deliveries are scheduled to begin in September 2025, though by the time you’re reading this, it’s likely that all 693 examples have already found owners despite the eye-watering price tag.
Recap
Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini
The Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini combines the DNA of Italy’s most iconic performance brands, wrapping the lightest, most powerful Panigale ever in Revuelto-inspired carbon fiber bodywork – limited to just 630 examples plus 63 ultra-exclusive Speciale Clienti editions that can be color-matched to owners’ Lamborghinis.
