Spark Stainless Steel Half System Exhaust Ducati Panigale V4/S/R (2018-2024) GDU8848

Drop 1.1 kg from your Panigale's exhaust system without touching the original headers — the Spark GDU8848 half system slots straight onto the factory collectors, pairs stainless steel mid-pipes with titanium rectangular silencers, and unlocks a measured 98 dB soundtrack that transforms every ride from road commute to track day. Engineered and hand-assembled in Italy, it delivers a genuine performance gain through improved throttle response and a weight reduction from 6.4 kg to 5.3 kg.

Key Features

• Significant weight saving of 1.1 kg — down from 6.4 kg to 5.3 kg — for sharper turn-in and improved overall balance
• 2x Spark Rectangular titanium silencers produce a sporting 98 dB note with removable dB killers for adjustable noise levels
• Stainless steel connecting pipe ensures outstanding corrosion resistance and long-term durability under hard use
• Half-system design retains the original headers, simplifying installation and reducing overall cost
• Compatible with the standard Ducati Panigale V4/S/R fairing — no bodywork modifications required
• Complete fitting kit including all exhaust springs included as standard
• Made in Italy — Italian craftsmanship behind every weld and finish detail

Performance and Build Quality

The GDU8848 is a carefully considered upgrade for riders who want real-world gains without a full system overhaul. By retaining the factory headers and replacing the mid-section and silencers, Spark concentrates the weight reduction exactly where it matters most — high and rearward on the motorcycle. The titanium rectangular silencers are not merely cosmetic; the material's strength-to-weight ratio allows thinner walls, contributing to both the mass saving and the improved exhaust gas flow that sharpens throttle response across the rev range.

The stainless steel connecting pipe bridges the original collector outlets and the new silencers with precision-formed joints, resisting the thermal cycling and vibration stress that defeat lesser materials over time. The removable dB killers give you a compliant exhaust for road riding and a freer-breathing setup for track days — the same hardware serves both environments without compromise.

Installation Notes

Before fitting, the pillion rearsets and tail tidy must be removed to gain the necessary clearance. On Euro 5 specification models (typically 2021-onwards), the plastic cover of the original collector will need to be filed back by a few millimetres to allow the connecting pipe to seat correctly — a straightforward workshop task requiring no specialist tooling. To extract the full performance potential of this system, a dedicated race map or a custom dyno tune is strongly recommended.

Fitment and Compatibility

This half system is designed specifically for the following motorcycles:

• Ducati Panigale V4 — 2018 to 2024
• Ducati Panigale V4 S — 2018 to 2024
• Ducati Panigale V4 R — 2018 to 2024

Compatible with the standard OEM fairing. Pillion rearsets and tail tidy must be removed prior to installation. Euro 5 models require minor modification to the original collector plastic cover.

Specifications

• Part number: GDU8848
• Brand: Spark Exhaust
• System type: Half system (mid-pipe and silencers — original headers retained)
• Silencer material: Titanium
• Connecting pipe material: Stainless steel
• Silencer shape: Rectangular
• Sound level: 98 dB
• dB killers: Included, removable
• Weight saving: 1.1 kg (from 6.4 kg to 5.3 kg)
• Origin: Made in Italy