The changes this time around are so vast that Ducati is calling this a new-generation bike.
The engine is the same 1,103cc V4, but it’s massaged to produce even more power (up slightly to 216hp).
The bigger changes are at a chassis level, with the aluminium frame modified to offer a huge 40 percent reduction in lateral stiffness while also shedding 700gm.
Another significant improvement for me is that the riding position is now designed to be more roomy with a reprofiled fuel tank that is now easier to grip.
Ducati also continues to lead the charge, with a new horizontally laid-out TFT being the poster child for a deep rabbit hole of electronic customisation options.
There are two Race modes, each of which can be individually tuned to your liking via a dizzying array of engine, suspension, and electronic settings
There’s the exorbitant Rs 36.50 lakh ex-showroom price, which means you’ll need rather deep pockets to be able to afford one.