Flagship $49,300, 216hp hypersports bike now available to hire alongside BMW S1000RR at Phillip Island and SMSP ridedays for $545
Motorcycling Events Group Australia (MEGA) and Ducati Australia & New Zealand have announced a major partnership kicking off 1 January 2026 that will put Ducati’s Panigale V4 S into the hands of everyday riders at MEGA Ride Days.
The fleet of Panigale V4 S machines – shod with Pirelli tyres – will be available for hire at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Sydney Motorsport Park across more than 70 dates in 2026, with additional events planned beyond next year. The collaboration is the first step in a broader program of Ducati-curated experiences and track events.
Bookings for the Panigale V4 Experience are now available at:
Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP): https://www.smsprd.com/smsprd-ride-days
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird-ride-days
Pricing and rider requirements
- From 1 January 2026, add $545 on top of a Ride Day booking to hire a Panigale V4 S.
- Bikes are fully track-prepared with fiberglass fairings and crash protection, and are fitted with Pirelli Rosso IV tyres. MEGA provides support throughout the day to keep the bike in top condition.
- Licence: A full, unrestricted motorcycle licence is required. International licences are accepted if in English or accompanied by a verified translation. Racing or competition licences are not accepted.
- Damage: Repairs are charged per incident up to a maximum of $6,500, with lower costs charged if repairs total less.
Sergi Canovas, Managing Director, Ducati Australia & New Zealand:
“This partnership gives riders the rare opportunity to experience our flagship superbike in the environment it was engineered for. Ducati and MEGA share a commitment to passion, trust and uncompromising quality, and we look forward to welcoming riders to the track in 2026.”
Steve Brouggy, Managing Director, MEGA Events:
“MEGA’s mission over the past three decades has been to provide extraordinary motorcycling experiences at racetracks. Our passion for delivering those experiences has not diminished from day one, and adding the opportunity to ride truly extraordinary motorcycles such as the Ducati V4S at the two best racetracks in the country, is something that only ignites our passion further! Making these outstanding motorcycles so easily accessible to the broader motorcycling community is a massive step forward in our never-ending quest to evolve and improve what each and every rider experiences at each and every Phillip Island Ride Day & SMSP Ride Day. I’d like to thank the entire team at Ducati Australia & New Zealand for providing this opportunity and working with us to bring an experience to Australian riders that is truly groundbreaking. In 2026 alone there will be over seventy dates to choose from where our fleet will be available for ordinary riders to have this extraordinary experience, with more being added in subsequent years. Myself and my crew are beyond excited to become part of the Ducati family, and look forward to working together for many years to come.”
Read AMCN’s full review of the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S here
Specifications
ENGINE
Capacity 1103cc
Type V4, desmodromic, four valves per cylinder
Bore & stroke 81mm x 53.5mm
Compression ratio 14.0:1
Cooling Liquid
Fueling EFI, 2 x injectors per cylinder
Transmission Six-speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, slipper
Final drive Chain
PERFORMANCE
Power 159kW (216hp) @ 13,500rpm (claimed)
Torque 120Nm @ 11,250rpm (claimed)
Top speed 300km/h (claimed)
Fuel consumption 6.5L/100km (claimed)
ELECTRONICS
Type Bosch
Rider aids Power Modes, Race ECBS, Ducati Vehicle Observer, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Engine Brake Control, Power Launch (DPL), Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
Rider modes Race A, Race B, Sport, Road, Wet
CHASSIS
Frame material Aluminium
Frame type Front frame
Rake 24°
Trail 98mm
Wheelbase 1485mm
SUSPENSION
Type Öhlins
Front: NPX 25/30 S-EC 3.0 pressurised fully adjustable, electronic compression and rebound damping, 125mm travel
Rear: TTX36 monoshock, fully adjustable with electronic compression and rebound damping, 130mm travel
WHEELS & BRAKES
Wheels Forged aluminium
Front: 17 x 3.5 Rear: 17 x 6.0
Tyres Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa
Front: 120/70R17
Rear: 200/60R17
Brakes Brembo
Front: Twin 330mm discs, four-piston Hypure calipers
Rear: Single 245mm disc, twin-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Weight 187kg (wet, no fuel, claimed)
Seat height 850mm
Width Not given
Height Not given
Length Not given
Ground clearance Not given
Fuel capacity 17L
SERVICING & WARRANTY
Servicing 1000km
Minor: 12,000km
Major: 24,000km
Warranty Two years, unlimited km
BUSINESS END
Price $49,300 (ride away)
Colour options Ducati red
CONTACT
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