Ducati 1299
The Ducati 1299 Panigale is a 1,285 cc (78.4 cu in) Ducati sport bike unveiled at the 2014 Milan Motorcycle Show and produced between 2015 and 2018 as a successor to the 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) 1199. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale.
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 2015-2018 |
| Predecessor | 1199 |
| Successor | Panigale V4 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | Liquid cooled 90° 1,285 cc (78.4 cu in) L-twin, 4-valve/cyl desmodromic |
| Bore / stroke | 116 mm × 60.8 mm (4.57 in × 2.39 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.6:1 |
| Power | 205 hp (150.8 kW) @ 10,500 rpm (claimed) 174.8 hp (130.3 kW)@ 10,400 rpm (rear wheel) |
| Torque | 106.7 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm (claimed) 94.2 lb⋅ft (127.7 N⋅m)@ 8,500 rpm (rear wheel)) |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh sequential manual |
| Frame type | Aluminum monocoque |
| Tires | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Front: 3.5"×17" 120/70 ZR17. Rear: 6"×17" 200/55 ZR17 |
| Rake, trail | 24°, 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.6 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 in) |
| Weight | 166 kg (367 lb) (dry) 191 kg (420 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L; 3.7 imp gal (4.5 US gal) |
| Related | Ducati 959 |
The 1299 wheelbase remains the same at 1437 mm. The base version retains front forks by Marzocchi and Sachs shock absorber; The S variant has new semi-active Öhlins Smart EC suspension that can be switched between different driving modes to match road conditions.
The entire range is now equipped with new generation of electronics, including a new IMU, racing ABS and anti-wheelie. Switchable riding modes and traction controls, similar to the old version, have been ported over onto the new platform.