Ducati refreshes Panigale, Damon debuts budget-friendly E-superbike

The two-wheel track weapon from Italy got an update, as it's as crazy as ever. The Ducati Panigale V4 SP is a carbon fiber forged, dry clutch screaming superbike whose 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4 engine produces 214 HP and 91.5 lb-ft of torque. In the hands of the right maniac, this 381 pound machine can reach 0-100 in less than 2 seconds and then come to a safe stop without killing its rider. Despite the mind-numbing figures Ducati claims this $37,000 terror on wheels is "easy to ride" and "amateurs friendly". Go figure.
From ear violation to complete silence, the Canadian e-bike maker Damon has rolled out an affordable cousin of their $24,995 200HP Hypersport HS. The new entry-level Hypersport SE 11-kWh battery only makes around 100HP, but can still hit a top speed of 193 Kmh. Range wise, it can travel 173 Kmh before needing a recharge, and can be topped up to 80% in 20 minutes with a DC fast charger. Damon is asking $16,995 for this stripped out version of their top of the line model, which is quite reasonable, all things considered.
