[TusharK]

Ducati has launched the Panigale V2 Troy Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary edition in India. The bike is available in limited numbers and is priced at Rs. 21.30 lakh (ex-showroom).



The special edition Panigale V2 celebrates Troy Bayliss' first World SBK title. Exactly 20 years ago, the legendary Australian rider won the 2001 Superbike World Championship on a Ducati 996 R.

The anniversary edition Panigale V2 is characterized by the special livery inspired by the 996 R. It features Ducati red as the main colour with green and white as a tribute to the Italy-based bike maker. The bike also features the Bayliss' race number - 21 and the racer's autograph on the fuel tank.

This Panigale V2 is equipped with Ohlins NX30 front forks and a TTX35 rear mono-shock. The bike is 3 kg lighter thanks to the single-seat configuration and lithium-ion battery. It is powered by a 955cc twin-cylinder engine that produces 153 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 104 Nm @ 9,000 rpm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ONopFYIjc

Link to Team-BHP News

[deepfreak15]

And already a bhpian has bought one. Congrats no_fear on yet another exotic Ducati in your collection. Will plan a Tbhpian meet at your apartment garage after summer is over (dont be surprised) . This will literally be the cheapest way for me to see all exotic Ducatis under one roof!

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by deepfreak15

And already a bhpian has bought one. Congrats no_fear on yet another exotic Ducati in your collection. Will plan a Tbhpian meet at your apartment garage after summer is over (dont be surprised) . This will literally be the cheapest way for me to see all exotic Ducatis under one roof!

Let's wait for him to add few more, then we will go!

Congrats no_fear, but my personal take is that this is a bit too expensive for what it brings to table!! But then well it is a limited edition and in a fantastic garage!!

Wish you many happy and safe riding miles on this beauty!!

[five46]

I dream Honda reciprocates by launching a Colin Edwards Honda VTR1000SP2 2002 Edition

[SnS_12]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Let's wait for him to add few more, then we will go!

No point in waiting as they say in corporate board meetings "the numbers attained (added in his case) will be revisited every quarter"

[no_fear]

Originally Posted by deepfreak15

And already a bhpian has bought one. Congrats no_fear on yet another exotic Ducati in your collection. Will plan a Tbhpian meet at your apartment garage after summer is over (dont be surprised) . This will literally be the cheapest way for me to see all exotic Ducatis under one roof!

@deepfreak, thanks for the wishes. Would love to see you in Delhi.

While Ducati made a lot of hype for the Bayliss, the reality is that only 1 Bayliss has been shipped to India. My brother and I pre-ordered the bike last year and we were lucky to get it. From what we understand, the bike is massively popular with collectors worldwide and all are sold out.

I will do a review on the bayliss once I get some time on my hands.

[neil.jericho]

Some of you might have missed it, so here is the link to the recent video by Ducati India, that features TBHPian No_Fear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9nJGDF0DD0

[shancz]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Some of you might have missed it, so here is the link to the recent video by Ducati India, that features TBHPian No_Fear.

Congrats no_fear
Well deserved and hard earned

Still amazed everytime I think of how you went about restoring the 1199R and that too during the pandemic waves.
That restoration was inspirational.
Hats Off

[Born 2 Be Wild]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Some of you might have missed it, so here is the link to the recent video by Ducati India, that features TBHPian No_Fear.

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=V9nJGDF0DD0

Many congrats to No_Fear

However i am amazed as to why someone would pick up a V2 when they already have a V4 & V4sp in the garage

[SnS_12]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Be Wild

However i am amazed as to why someone would pick up a V2 when they already have a V4 & V4sp in the garage

Troy Bayliss limited edition and only one in India. Its a collectors ultimate dream to have such bikes in their garage

[Mar21]

Great to see this! Congrats!
Looking forward to the review :-)

[SnS_12]

Had the pleasure of finally meeting up with bhpian RohanDheman and no_fear in person and also checking out no_fear’s (growing) Italian collection

Here are some pics of the Panigale V2 Troy Bayliss edition and Rohan would agree to that no amount of pictures can do justice to the true beauty and finish of this magnificent art on two wheels from Ducati..

[no_fear]

@Sns, it was a pleasure to meet you in person. And now that you have posted so many pictures of the Bayliss, I don't need to pen a review. One less task to do.

[SnS_12]

Originally Posted by no_fear

And now that you have posted so many pictures of the Bayliss, I don't need to pen a review. One less task to do.

Each member of the Single Sided Garage (S.S.G) deserves a dedicated thread on TBHP . So the writing part is still pending for the Bayliss and I can fly down for the clicking part for the next addition in the garage

[anant9200]

Everyone said it's not a daily driver. "Take it to the track" they warned. "This isn't built for potholes bigger than your paycheck." They weren't wrong, but I wasn't listening.



Because riding a Bayliss Panigale through the chaotic entropy of our roads is nothing short of lunacy. But oh man, it's the kind of lunacy I willingly signed up for - heart first, brain somewhere way behind.

You see, this isn't just a bike. This is manifested nostalgia on two wheels. The dream that kept a younger me up on school nights, cutting out superbike posters, whispering to himself: "One day."

And now that it's here. I ride it like I still can't believe it's mine!

November 2023. She came home. 1000 kms in 12 days. Not a km under, not a km over - landed at service like it was divine scheduling.

Then, boom!

Crash #1. Some lunatic on a scooter decided I shouldn't have nice things. My dream ride was reduced to a repair job. Took 4 months to get her back. That's the price of exclusivity the parts move at glacial speed.

But hey, I'm stubborn. Got her back. Rode like I'd just found oxygen again. Until Crash #2. First time in the rain. Another 4 months off the road. Another heartbreak. Another test of patience.

I promised myself, "You'll ride her less now. Be mature. Be responsible. Listen to the veterans." But the second I laid eyes on her again — those curves, that stance, that godly exhaust note. All logic evaporated. All resolve? Gone. I was back in the saddle!

Since then?

Two long rides. Countless daily rides. Under the sun. Under the moon. In the rain, the fog, and the blessed Indian smog. Every single day. Like clockwork. Like therapy.

I've serviced her every 5000 kms - way before the book tells me to. Fitted every protective part known to man. But no PPF - I don't believe in wrapping passion in plastic.

And the truth?
Even through the crashes, the bills, the waiting. I've never stopped smiling when I park her and walk away. Every glance back still feels surreal. Every ride still feels like a dream I'm living wide awake.

This isn't just 15,000 kms on a superbike. This is 15,000 kms of grit, obsession, madness, and a relentless refusal to follow society's idea of "practical."

Yes, I will take her to the track too. Because I will never discount the wisdom that comes from those who've been there, done that. Truth is, I'm still live on the road because I've listened and implemented what my friends and fellow riders - true veterans - have taught me. Riding hard doesn't mean riding dumb.

This isn't just a story of riding a bike! It's about owning your childhood dream. Defying every voice that told you to be sensible. And doing 15,000 kms of pure, unadulterated YOU.

Oh, and the best part - no one in my family knows I have a bike. And I'd very much like to keep it that way.