Ducati Panigale V4 S Wins Performance Bike of the Year at Autocar Awards 2026

The Ducati Panigale V4 S has been named the Performance Bike of the Year at the Autocar Awards 2026, and was presented to Ducati in the Taj Lands End hotel in Mumbai, and it is a significant step in Ducati selling itself in the Indian high-end motorcycling market.

It was announced at the Autocar Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 89, 2026 and official results and confirmations were announced shortly afterwards on January 9 and 10. Shortly after the event, Ducati India posted the victory on its official Instagram feed, under the name Ducati India (ducati_india), making the announcement with the following message, Wonder engineered, and delivered straight to the top of the podium.

Fans and Jury Applaud Panigale V4 S Triumph

The Instagram post quickly spread, and hundreds of likes and excited reactions of motorbike enthusiasts, riders, and followers of the industry can be noted. There were congratulatory comments, fire emojis, and applause icons in the comments section, which is a sign of great excitement and approval among the people. Conversational verified pages and riders were also present, which contributes to the popularity of the success of the Panigale V4 S.

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After having been compared to over 21 motorcycles, the Panigale V4 S won by beating the likes of the BMW S 1000 RR among the most competitive categories during the awards. The jury said that the recent updates made by Ducati were the determinant of the win.

Ducati Panigale V4 S Blends 215hp Power with Precision Control

The main component of the motorcycle is the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine which generates more than 215 horsepower. Although the figures of its performance as a race-level car are impressive, the bike was distinguished by the efficiency of control over its power due to the presence of the electronic assistance of a rider of high level: traction control systems, wheelie control systems, cornering ABS, and various modes of riding.

The latest remodelling of the swingarm, mechanical parts, and ergonomics went much further and provided better stability, feedback and overall riding dynamics. These improvements contributed towards taking the Panigale V4 S to a higher level in accuracy and trust, at the track and on the road.

The jury of Autocar has acclaimed the motorcycle as a worthy winner due to its drama, precision and adrenaline performance ability. Having a big award in Mumbai and high reactions among the people online, the Ducati Panigale V4 S has solidified itself into the performance bike to reckon with in 2026.