V2 2022 Panigale leaking fluid

Road Warriors / Ducatisti.... 2022 Panigale V2 purchased new... a little more than 6,000 miles currently. No wheelies ever. No burn outs ever. Has never been dropped.
Noticed recently fluid under the moto the day after a short ride. Notified my Ducati dealer, and had it towed in for analysis. Dealer advised a full diagnostic was performed, and that there is no issue.
Arrived home from the dealer check-up (40 minute ride)....turned off the moto, and watched as fluid flowed profusely (please see accompanying video).

This just suddenly started happening after my most recent regular yearly maintenance. Has anyone experienced this? Any thoughts please?

Looks like the red coolant. Idiot dealer likely filled the coolant expansion bottle and it has no where to go other than out on the ground. When cold, the coolant expansion tank MUST have room to accept the coolant expansion, especially when hot just after a tide or some heavy throttle. Learn how to do all the basic maintenance yourself because the dealer kids are ignorant at best, but likely just idiots. Check the coolant bottle yourself when the bike is stone cold and make sure it is just at the minimum mark, no more.

SBK-SP, thank you for taking a moment to write this. Much appreciated.

I experienced as similar coolant leak after a day on the twisties. Took it to the dealer earlier today but they said it was just from overheating and was "normal". Nothing normal about coolant leaking from behind the fairing and spraying my left boot and bodywork after every ride so will check the expansion bottle when I have the time and get my angry stick out to wave around at the dealer next weekend. Looks like a cable-tie has also come loose so not sure if related until I have the time to open her up.

SBK-SP said:

Looks like the red coolant. Idiot dealer likely filled the coolant expansion bottle and it has no where to go other than out on the ground. When cold, the coolant expansion tank MUST have room to accept the coolant expansion, especially when hot just after a tide or some heavy throttle. Learn how to do all the basic maintenance yourself because the dealer kids are ignorant at best, but likely just idiots. Check the coolant bottle yourself when the bike is stone cold and make sure it is just at the minimum mark, no more.

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It was leaking like this before the "idiot dealer" had a look..... lol.

ManfredTokyo said:

I experienced as similar coolant leak after a day on the twisties. Took it to the dealer earlier today but they said it was just from overheating and was "normal". Nothing normal about coolant leaking from behind the fairing and spraying my left boot and bodywork after every ride so will check the expansion bottle when I have the time and get my angry stick out to wave around at the dealer next weekend. Looks like a cable-tie has also come loose so not sure if related until I have the time to open her up.

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Just a quick update on this: the failure was on the hose clamp. No idea how it happened as I don't wheelie/stoppie so probably from the factory. My dealer ordered a new one from Italy and a few weeks later replaced at no cost. No more coolant coating the engine so all good.

In my case, the piston seal was damaged, causing it to leak.

I love it when someone tells you leaking coolant isn’t a problem. I haven’t noticed anyone point out the most serious issue with this coolant leak. Antifreeze is slicker than snot. You’re very lucky you’re not laying in an ICU or worse. NEVER ride with any coolant, oil, or brake fluid leak that has the slightest possibility of getting onto the tires. The rear in this case. This is why race bikes aren’t allowed to have glycol based coolant in the engine. Evans makes a race approved coolant with an extremely high boiling temperature. It’s also a permanent coolant that’s compatible with all of the exotic metals found in these engines. Evans coolant cannot be mixed with water or other antifreeze. It also requires a special flush of the cooling system.
Any dealer who has to order a hose clamp, ain’t much of a dealer.
This sort of thing makes me get on my Soap Box. (These days it doesn’t take much.) I think the forum needs a special section for experienced owners to share basic mechanical knowledge with others who may not understand how complicated seemingly simple things actually are. This coolant leak is a great example. A coolant leak in your wife’s Minivan can lead to overheating the engine, but rarely leads to a life altering event…. unless you ride your prize Ducati through the antifreeze on the road. Riding with a coolant / antifreeze leak from your motorcycle can and often does end badly for the rider. The forum needs a dedicated section for experienced riders to share their maintenance knowledge. Everything from this owners coolant leak, to double checking a new bike fresh from the factory. In another thread the owner of a new 2025 V4R melted the rear brake hose and lost the rear brake. There’s ways to spot these problems before they happen. As you should all know, motorcycles leave very little margin for errors.
If there was a dedicated maintenance / mechanical section, there could be a subsection for area of the bike. In this case, the Coolant section would contain everything from explaining the different types of coolant and the pros and cons of each. Regular antifreeze and distilled water goes bad in 3 years. It causes electrolysis in the cooling system. This is what eats holes in the head gaskets and the matting surface of the cylinder heads. You can stick the probe’s from a volt meter into the coolant and actually measure electrical current in the system.
A maintenance section could include tips on how to lower the temperature of an engine that normally runs hot in high ambient temperatures. There’s even things about the best hose clamps that can’t loosen on their own. (Which is what started this owners problem in the first place.) Little tricks like wrapping electrical tape around the hose where the clamp sits. The tape helps prevent the clamp from digging into the hose over time. There’s even hose clamp screw drivers that prevent overnighting hose clamps.
I vote for a new section on the forum.

VYRUS said:

Evans makes a race approved coolant with an extremely high boiling temperature. It’s also a permanent coolant that’s compatible with all of the exotic metals found in these engines. Evans coolant cannot be mixed with water or other antifreeze. It also requires a special flush of the cooling system.

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This is the glycol free (race approved) product made by Evans. It is not permanent, must be replaced every year, and does not offer freeze protection. Engine Ice would be a much better choice. While it still needs to be replaced every year, it has some freeze protection. There is a member here who experienced a cracked radiator after trailering their bike during freezing weather.


The glaring problem with what you're proposing is what if the information contains errors or omissions?

Well said!

BP PanigaleV4S said:

This is the glycol free (race approved) product made by Evans. It is not permanent, must be replaced every year, and does not offer freeze protection. Engine Ice would be a much better choice. While it still needs to be replaced every year, as it has some freeze protection. There is a member here who experienced a cracked radiator after trailering their bike during freezing weather.

EVANS EXCLUSIVE TRACKWATER NON GLYCOL COOLANT (1/2 Gallon) **CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK**

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The glaring problem with what you're proposing is what if the information contains errors or omissions?

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I’m simply advocating for a central location where owners with any level of experience can add to or learn from the combined knowledge of the group. Obviously no one is perfect. I assume no one would intentionally post something they knew was false. It’s more likely the information might need some sort of clarification. Hopefully the benefits outweigh the glitches. I suspect the biggest glitch will come from folks with a thin skin. As you know, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. If somebody says something that’s wrong or there’s a better way, other folks will chime in and the best ideas should win out. Readers will need to understand that different opinions or methods can be due to different riding conditions or access to special tools.
The intent is to make it easier for new riders to understand the benefit of doing their own repairs. New guys get into the sport because it looks cool. Then they quit because the learning curve is so steep.