If there are latitudes where we would be tempted by the police competition, it is on the side of the rich oil emirates that they are located. There, we don't skimp on the service vehicle, which makes patrols fun... The latest example in Abu Dhabi, where the bikers responsible for enforcing the highway code ride a Ducati Panigale V4 R...
In terms of versatility, we have some doubts, while when it comes to mounting the rotating lights or the radio equipment, we imagine that we had to rack our brains. But as far as dissuasion for an attempt to refuse to comply which would result in a chase, the effect is achieved: it's a wasted effort!
The police officers ofAbu Dhabi indeed ride with the Borgo Panigale sports car which serves as the basis for the championship missile WSBK whose roots go back to MotoGP. Being intercepted by a Panigale V4 R, it's still classy... As a reminder, here is the technical sheet of the machine at around 40.000 euros per unit. Which, there, does not deter...
- Motor
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Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder with desmodromic control, liquid cooled
- Displacement
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998 cc
- Bore X Stroke
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81 x 48.4 mm
- Compression Ratio
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14.0:1
- Engime
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221 HP (162 kW) @ 15,250 rpm
- Couple
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112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
- Admission
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Electronic fuel injection system. Double injectors per cylinder. Electronically controlled elliptical throttle body with aerodynamic valves. Variable length intake system
- Exhaust
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4-2-1-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda sensors
- Gearbox
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6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO
- Primary training
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Straight tooth gears; Ratio 1.80:1
- Ratio
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1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24
- Final training
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Chain ; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42
- Clutch
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Hydraulically operated dry clutch
- Setting
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Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” chassis with optimized rigidity
- Front suspension
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Fully adjustable Öhlins NPX 43mm pressure fork with TiN treatment.
- Front wheel
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Forged aluminum alloy 3-spoke 3,50″ x 17″
- Front tyre
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Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17
- Rear suspension
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Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. Swivel position adjustable +/- 3 mm
- Rear wheel
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Forged aluminum alloy 3-spoke 6.00″ x 17″
- Rear tire
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Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17
- Wheel travel (front/rear)
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120 mm - 130 mm
- Front brake
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2 semi-floating discs of 330 mm, radial mounting Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO calipers
- Rear brake
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245mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO caliper
- Instrumentation
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Latest generation digital unit with 5″ TFT color screen
- Dry weight
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172 kg
- Saddle height
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830 mm
- Wheelbase
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1.471 mm
- Fork angle
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24,5°
- Fork travel
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100 mm
- Tank capacity
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16 L
- Number of places
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Single seat
- Weight in operating order
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193 kg
- Safety equipment
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Riding modes, power modes, Bosch EVO cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tire calibration
- Standard equipment
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Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO, LED lighting with daytime running lights (DRL), GPS module, Lap Timer EVO, PIT limiter, Ohlins steering damper, quick adjustment buttons, lithium battery ion, automatic stop indicators, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, carbon front mudguard, high flow air filter
- Additional equipment
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Machined mirror blanking plates, License plate removal plug, Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+)
- Ready to receive
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Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) and anti-theft
- Warranty
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24 months of unlimited mileage
- Care instructions
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12,000 km / 12 months
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
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24,000 km
- Standards
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Euro 4
