Superbike team launches electronic kit designed for Ducati Panigale V4 models

The Barni Spark Racing Team, together with ECU experts Mectronik, has launched a new electronic race kit that is only compatible with the standard Ducati Panigale V4, S and R models. 

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The system can only be used with models produced from 2025-on, and they must also be equipped with Ducati’s double-sided swingarm. According to the WorldSBK team, the new system has been developed to “provide advanced electronic management of the motorcycle in Superbike configuration”. In simple terms, this means full control of rider-specific functions such as traction control, anti-wheelie, engine braking, throttle response and torque curve, which are all fully customizable. 

The kit integrates the MKE8 ECU and the MKL4 module in order to control the four lambda sensors. It also features active adaptive fuelling with a closed-loop operation during track use. All of this allows important data to be gathered after each session on track.

One of the main highlights of the new kit is the Bosch 1000 Hz IMU, which is central to the management of the entire system. Additionally, a 2D 3.5-inch TFT display is included, while a JetPrime switchgear has been specifically developed alongside the new kit, and comes as standard.

Dedicated maps are available for both the Ducati Panigale V4 R with an Akrapovic Performance Pro exhaust, and the Panigale V4 S with a Performance exhaust. According to the Barni Spark Racing Team, the kit is supplied with dedicated brackets for mounting the additional ECUs and a ducting system for electronic cooling.

Davide Barnabò, a member of the race team’s electronic division, said this about the new project:  

“We are very pleased to have collaborated with Mectronik, a leading company in the development of advanced ECU solutions. This project was born with the aim of offering a WorldSBK-level product to a broad audience, including both private customers and teams, while maintaining a strong focus on cost efficiency. 

“The objective was to develop a solution that represents a concrete path for the future of ECUs, designed to be ready for competitive contexts based on Balance of Performance systems, as already seen in Sportbike and Supersport categories worldwide.”

More information about the kit, including details of specific components that need to be purchased in order to closely replicate the team’s official WorldSBK-spec setup, can be found on the Barni Spark Racing Team website.

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