The Ducati Panigale V4 won the 2025 Good Design Award, one of the most traditional and respected international awards dedicated to excellence in design.
The recognition reinforces the model’s position as a global benchmark by combining aesthetics, technological innovation, and high-level performance.
The award is organized by the Chicago Athenaeum, in partnership with the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Founded in 1950 by iconic design figures such as Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, the award annually certifies projects that stand out for conceptual excellence and formal execution.
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With this victory, Ducati’s superbike completes a prestigious international triple achievement, having already received the 2025 iF Design Award and the 2025 Red Dot Award — two of the most renowned seals of quality in global design.
Integration of beauty and technology
Now in its seventh generation, the Panigale V4 represents the latest evolution of the racing DNA of the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale. The project focuses on advanced integration between aerodynamics and design language, creating a balanced synthesis between form and function.
According to Andrea Ferraresi, Director of Strategy and the Ducati Centro Stile, the award reinforces the brand’s philosophy of developing motorcycles capable of generating emotion through the union of beauty and technology. He highlights that every line and volume of the model stems from a precise vision, in which design and performance interact harmoniously.
916 heritage reinterpreted
The design of the Panigale V4 is based on a contemporary reinterpretation of the stylistic principles of the iconic 916, incorporating the brand’s sporting heritage with technical solutions derived from competition in the Superbike World Championship. The goal was to celebrate the history of the Italian manufacturer without giving up the innovation accumulated over the years on the track.
The result is a superbike that consolidates its position as an aesthetic benchmark in the premium segment, maintaining a balance between historical identity and cutting-edge technology.
Source and images: Ducati. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
