Ducati Panigale V4 Tyre Size
The Ducati Panigale V4 uses a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 200/60/17 rear tyre. This is the standard road tyre size on the mainstream Panigale V4 range, including V4 S and V4 R models. Always check your particular model's handbook before ordering, especially if the bike has been modified for racing.
Click the sizes above to see our available tyres, or read on for our favourites.
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With well over 200bhp available on many versions, the Panigale V4 can be remarkably demanding on rear tyres, particularly under hard acceleration on circuit. The tall 200/60 rear provides the shape and shoulder support expected of a serious modern superbike tyre, although it limits your road-tyre choice compared with more conventional sizes.
Ducati Panigale V4 History
Launched in 2018, the Panigale V4 replaced Ducati's big V-twin superbike with a MotoGP-inspired four-cylinder engine. The V4 S added premium suspension and lighter wheels, while the V4 R brought a 998cc, racing-homologation-focused engine.
The V4 has evolved through several generations of electronics, aerodynamics and chassis updates. The 2025-generation V4 and V4 S introduced a double-sided swingarm, a striking departure from Ducati's single-sided tradition. Whatever the model year, this is a bike that makes considerably more sense on a trackday than its registration plate might suggest.
Ducati Panigale V4 Stock Tyres
The Panigale V4 range has a long association with Pirelli's Diablo Supercorsa SP, with the particular generation depending on the year of the motorcycle. Recent road-going V4 models have used the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP.
It's a very capable road-legal, track-derived tyre, but if you mainly ride on cold or wet UK roads, a more road-biased sports tyre may suit you better.
Ducati Panigale V4 Best Tyres
We'd put more emphasis on trackday rubber with the Panigale V4 than with most sportsbikes. That said, the fastest tyre on circuit isn't always the best tyre for a Sunday morning ride.
Fast Road Riding
If you use the V4 mainly on the road, prioritise a tyre that warms up quickly and works over a wider range of conditions. You don't need racing compounds just because the bike is incredibly powerful.
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa – a sporty road tyre offering strong dry grip with better everyday versatility than a dedicated race tyre.
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP – a sharper, more track-focused option if dry grip matters more than wet weather performance or mileage.
Our pick: The Rosso 4 Corsa for mainly road use; the Supercorsa SP if you ride in the dry and occasionally venture onto circuit.
Fast Road and Trackdays
If you ride to the circuit, enjoy a full day on track and ride home again, you need road-legal rubber that can take the heat without being hopeless on the journey there.
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP – an excellent starting point for fast road riders who also enjoy trackdays.
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SC – a more specialised treaded race tyre for experienced circuit riders; check the exact compound and road-use requirements.
Dedicated Trackdays
If the V4 spends more time in a van than it does on the road, race tyres start to make sense. These are developed for repeated hard laps, extreme lean angles and high operating temperatures rather than short trips in typical British weather.
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SC – a treaded race tyre with different compounds to suit pace and conditions.
- Dunlop D213GP Pro – a dedicated competition tyre worth considering where the required fitment is available.
Compound selection matters. A race tyre that's too hard, too soft or running outside its intended temperature range can be a worse choice than a more forgiving tyre.
Slick Tyres
For a dedicated track bike and a rider with the pace to keep the tyres working, slicks provide the ultimate dry-weather track option. They are not road legal.
- Pirelli Diablo Superbike Slick – a well-established choice for serious track riding and racing.
- Bridgestone V02 Slick – a proven competition option.
- Metzeler Racetec RR Slick – another dedicated circuit tyre.
Track fitment matters: Don't assume every racing rear advertised as a 200-section tyre has the same dimensions or suits the V4's original wheel and electronics setup. Check the actual tyre size, rim suitability, compound and manufacturer's pressure/warmers guidance before ordering.
For more advice, see our motorcycle trackday tyre guide.
Ducati Panigale V4 Tyre Pressures
For road use, start with the cold pressures listed in Ducati's owner's handbook for your exact motorcycle and tyre specification. For trackdays, follow the tyre manufacturer's recommendations for your tyre and compound: road pressures, hot-off-track pressures and tyre-warmer pressures are not interchangeable.
Always measure pressures with a reliable gauge and check them regularly. See our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges.
