Inside Bahawalpur’s Rare Ducati Lamborghini and MV Agusta Oro Collection
When you think of Pakistan’s high-end superbike culture, major hubs like Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad usually steal the spotlight. But PakWheels recently headed down to Bahawalpur to meet Taj, a collector who quietly holds the keys to two of the rarest Italian hyperbikes in the world.
Our host Obaid Hashmi pulled up on his trusty 2007 Honda CD70 to give these multi-crore exotics a friendly “run for their money.” But once the garage doors opened, the CD70 took a back seat to pure automotive artistry.
Here is our deep-dive review into two hyperbikes that prove passion for rare machinery has no geographic boundaries in Pakistan.
1. Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini (#18 of 630)
Born from a collaboration between two legendary Italian powerhouses, this bike is restricted to just 630 units worldwide. Taj’s specific unit is #018, imported directly via the UAE with the help of Torque Motorsport after global pre-allocations sold out almost overnight.
Revuelto-Inspired Engineering
This isn’t a mere badging exercise; Ducati engineered this Panigale V4 S to directly mirror Lamborghini’s flagship hypercar, the Revuelto:
- Carbon Bodywork: Every fairing uses the same carbon fiber weave pattern and Verde Citrea paint scheme as the Revuelto.
- Exclusive Aero: The front wings and rear tail spoiler were designed exclusively for this model to mimic the Revuelto’s rear end and active aero.
- The ‘Y’ Signature: The iconic Lamborghini Y-motif appears everywhere, stitched into the custom leather seat, integrated into the headlight design, and forged into the lightweight alloy wheels.
Owner Insight:
“When Ducati announced the bike, it sold out everywhere from the US to Europe. We managed to locate unit #18 in the UAE after a buyer defaulted on delivery. Beyond the looks, it gets a full titanium Akrapovič setup from the factory and dry carbon accents throughout.”
2. MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Oro (#387 of 500)
If the Ducati represents raw track technology, the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Oro is pure rolling art. With only 500 units ever built, Taj owns unit #387.
The “Pagani” of Motorcycles
Often referred to by collectors as the “Pagani of bikes,” the Superveloce 1000 Oro was developed with direct design input overseen alongside Horacio Pagani’s design team:
- Quad-Exit Exhaust: The under-tail titanium quad-exhaust and rounded taillight draw direct inspiration from the rear profile of the Pagani Huayra.
- Forged and Dry Carbon: It features a blend of forged carbon fiber, exposed gloss carbon, and matte dry carbon across its bodywork.
- Gold Touches: True to its name (“Oro” means “gold” in Italian), the frame structure and swingarm pivot feature gold anodized finishes.
- Bespoke Pirelli Rubber: It rides on specialized Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires accented with a distinct red stripe, a detail reserved strictly for ultra-exclusive hyperbikes like this and the Superleggera.
Owner Insight:
“The MV Agusta rides like nothing else on the market. Most super-axle bikes are extremely stiff, but this feels like a plush, luxury hyperbike on two wheels. It even comes with an official metal plate hand-signed by all 500 craftsmen who built the production run.”
Hyperbike Spec Shootout
| Feature | Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini | MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Oro |
| Global Production | 630 Units Worldwide | 500 Units Worldwide |
| Unit Allocation | #018 / 630 | #387 / 500 |
| Base Chassis | Panigale V4 S Platform | Superveloce / Brutale 1000 |
| Bodywork Material | Full Carbon Fiber (Revuelto Weave) | Forged, Gloss and Dry Carbon Fiber |
| Design Partner | Lamborghini Centro Stile | Pagani Automobili / MV Agusta |
| Exhaust Setup | Akrapovič Titanium | Signature Quad-Exit Under-Tail |
| Suspension | Electronic Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 | Öhlins Electronic Suspension |
| Overseas MSRP | $80,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
Importing and Riding Exotics in Pakistan
Bringing motorcycles of this caliber into Pakistan comes with massive financial and logistical hurdles:
- Base Price: Both machines retail around $80,000 USD abroad (over 2.2 Crore PKR before local taxes).
- Import Duties: Custom duties and taxes on heavy bikes in Pakistan hover around the 300% mark, bringing the landed cost of each machine well into multi-crore territory.
Riding them presents a separate challenge in Bahawalpur’s extreme summer heat and tight city roads. However, with cooler weather setting in, Taj plans to get both machines out on open roads more often.
What’s Next for the Garage?
Taj teased that a third Italian machine is already on his radar. While he kept the exact model secret, he revealed one clue: its global production run is under 200 units worldwide, making it even rarer than the two sitting in his garage today.
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