Ducati will launch its first BS6 motorcycle the Panigale V2, on August 26. Like almost every other Ducati sold in certain Asian market, the Panigale V2 will come in as a CBU from the company’s manufacturing plant in Thailand. The exact number of bikes coming in is not certain for the moment, but we believe they will arrive in small lots, as Ducati did with the Panigale V4.
The company is now finally gearing up for the launch of its first BS6 bikes in Nepal and has just opened bookings for the Panigale V2. The bike is expected to be officially launched in India by the end of August and deliveries will likely begin in September. We are sure they will launch bike in Nepal some time next year. However, these dates rely on there being no further pandemic-related complications.
The V2 uses the same 955cc L-twin motor from the Panigale 959, albeit reworked to meet the stricter emissions norms, while also making an additional 5hp for a total of 155hp. The rest of the bike has taken a big jump forward – it now features a more comprehensive electronics package and a stunning design, both based on the original Panigale V4. Ducati has even given the V2 a single-sided swingarm.
The Panigale 959 was priced at Rs 15.3 lakh in India, and we believe that the Panigale V2 will be priced at Rs 20 to 25 lkahs in Nepal. Deliveries will likely begin in September. A few similarly priced Japanese litre bikes may seem like better value for money on paper, but this motorcycle fills a sweet spot with an exotic vibe the Japanese machines can’t hope to match – there’s little else like it. Stay tune with us for more auto news in Nepal.