Sport Production variant certified by CARBducati panigale v4 sp confirmed for 2027Ducati is preparing a new SP version of the Panigale V4 for 2027, introducing a track-focused variant that should sit somewhere between the regular superbike and the Panigale V4 R race homologation model.Read More:Ducati Praises An Icon With The Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 9162021 Ducati Panigale V4 SP – First LookThe proof comes to us via the California Air Resources Board, which has granted an executive order certifying the Ducati Panigale V4 SP for the 2027 model year. CARB had previously certified the 1,103cc 2027 Panigale V4 lineup in March, but Ducati submitted a revision in July specifically to add the SP model (as well as a "Ducati Performance" version which typically means an upgraded full exhaust system.)ducati panigale v4 sp confirmed for 2027The addition of a new SP variant should come as no surprise, considering Ducati released both an SP and an SP2 variant of the previous-generation Panigale V4. And while the CARB certification does not reveal much about the new SP, the previous iterations give us an idea of what to expect.Ducati introduced the previous Panigale V4 SP for the 2021 model year, following up with an SP2 version for 2022.Ducati introduced the previous Panigale V4 SP for the 2021 model year, following up with an SP2 version for 2022.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2027 SP will be powered by the same engine as the other 1,103cc Panigale V4 variants, just as the previous SP models shared the same engine as their contemporaries. The previous track-focused variants swapped out their standard hydraulic clutches for STM-EVO SBK dry clutches, and we can likely expect the same for the new SP.ducati panigale v4 sp confirmed for 2027The previous SP and SP2 variants also added adjustable billet aluminum footpegs, a brushed aluminum fuel tank, carbon fiber wheels, lightweight 520 chain, upgraded Brembo brakes, and came standard with the Ducati Data Analyzer+ performance logging system. All of these features are likely to come for the new Panigale V4 SP as well.The 2027 Panigale V4 SP will likely be a featured part of Ducati's World Première series along with the brand's other new offerings in the fall. Expect to learn more details including pricing by then.Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.