In the superbike category, no manufacturer builds a more exhilarating liter-plus-sized sportbike than Ducati. And only two years after introducing the devilishly capable Panigale V4 platform, it receives a series of hardware and software updates based off the $39,995 Panigale V4 R homologation racing special. Added control is the name of the game with the 2020 Panigale V4 S ($28,395) wearing wider and more aerodynamically effective body panels with downforce-generating winglets. There’s also an optimized chassis, refined engine, and traction control maps. But are these improvements enough to tame this Pirelli tire-smearing beast?

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