Ducati has used the eve of the Milan show to unveil five new motorcycles and a preview. The Ducati EICMA 2026 lineup is the Diavel V4, DesertX Rally, Panigale V4 SP, Panigale V2 SP and Streetfighter V4 SP, with the Desmo250 EDS off-roader as the preview. Everything at Ducati EICMA 2026 sits on the stand in Hall 5, O82, in the company’s 100th year.
Ducati EICMA 2026 Superbike Trio: Panigale V4 SP, Panigale V2 SP and Streetfighter V4 SP
The Panigale V4 SP is a numbered series built around the 218 CV Desmosedici Stradale and a Racing Gearbox with Neutral Lock. It gets carbon-fiber wheels, an STM EVO-SBK dry clutch, Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 suspension, the adjustable rear link from the Panigale V4 R, larger wings and Corner Sidepods.
The Streetfighter V4 SP is also a numbered series, dressed in a “Winter Test” livery. It shares the carbon-fiber wheels and STM EVO-SBK dry clutch and adds a racing final drive, machined adjustable footpegs, the latest electronic Öhlins suspension and a Brembo MCS master cylinder with remote adjustment.
The Panigale V2 SP is a limited edition and the most race-focused part of Ducati EICMA 2026. Its 120 CV V2 has variable valve timing, and the bike adds Öhlins suspension, a longer swingarm, lighter forged wheels and a dry clutch compatible with Ducati Corse Performance Oil. It is the homologation model for the World Supersport Championship from next year.
Ducati refined the V2 SP with the Lenovo V2 Future Champs Academy. Anyone who rode the Panigale V2 will see where the changes concentrate: lighter forged wheels, a longer swingarm and a dry clutch.
Ducati EICMA 2026 Diavel V4 Brings Back the S
The Diavel V4 keeps its 168 HP V4 Granturismo, now with updated electronic control for smoother response at low and medium revs, and adds Ducati Quick Shift 2.0. The 6.9-inch TFT has optical bonding and standard turn-by-turn navigation. New air intakes and a redesigned single-seat tail come from the Diavel V4 RS.
The S version returns for the first time in the V4 era. It adds Öhlins SmartEC-3 semi-active suspension, a lithium-ion battery, heated grips and special alloy-wheel finishes.
Ducati EICMA 2026 DesertX Rally and the Desmo250 EDS Preview
The DesertX Rally sits at the off-road end of the DesertX range. Its 890 cc V2 makes 110 HP and 68 lb ft of torque, and the chassis is a new dedicated monocoque frame with a Full Floater rear suspension and progressive linkages.
The fork is a KYB closed-cartridge unit with Kashima Coating and DLC on 48 mm stanchions. The rear shock is fully adjustable, and an adjustable Öhlins steering damper is fitted. Takasago Excel tubeless rims measure 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear, with a 36-spoke rear wheel.
The preview at Ducati EICMA 2026 is the Desmo250 EDS, a new off-road model that expands the range after the Desmo450 EDS. It arrives at European dealerships in summer 2027.
Ducati EICMA 2026 Liveries, Hypermotards and the Centenary Exhibition
Ducati EICMA 2026 also brings updated liveries for the new model year. The Scrambler Full Throttle gets a green and bronze “Heritage” scheme inspired by 1970s racing, with black exhaust heat shields and front side covers. The XDiavel V4 Black Edition returns to black with a new design, and the Multistrada V2 Sport wears black with Racing Red wheels drawn from the Multistrada Pikes Peak.
The Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE gets an evolved Graffiti livery and Termignoni-approved silencers as standard where available. The Hypermotard V2 RVE has its own RVE livery and a more comprehensive specification.
On the stand, visitors can also see the Monster Dark, the Multistrada V4 Grand Tour and Pikes Peak, and the 2027 Panigale V4 in person for the first time.
The centenary exhibition, “100 Anni. 100 Storie.”, is at the south entrance and open to the public for the full show. It includes the Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore and the Collezione 100 motorcycles, plus winning bikes ridden by Loris Capirossi, Casey Stoner, Francesco Bagnaia, Carl Fogarty and Álvaro Bautista.
Bikes from earlier eras include Lucchinelli’s 750 F1 BOT, Hailwood’s 900 SS and Spaggiari’s 750 Imola Desmo. The tour began at Mugello and also stopped at World Ducati Week and Goodwood. EICMA runs at Fiera Milano Rho, with trade days on November 3 and 4 and public days from November 5 to 8, so Ducati EICMA 2026 is open to riders from Thursday.
Ducati’s next century is lining up on two fronts, a World Supersport grid for the Panigale V2 SP and a smaller dirt bike for the Desmo250 EDS, and both come from a company that spent this year looking back.
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