Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale
The Ducati 1299 Panigale is the successor of 1199 Panigale and with the updated name, the bike has also been lifted up with better ergonomics and performance boosts. Ducati's unique styling and the color scheme distinguishes the bike from the other participator of similar displacement class. Visually, the bike looks great and it is boasted with three spoke stylish alloy wheels which are crafted for utmost performance and appeal.
Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1285 |
Engine Type | Superquadro L-Twin |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 Desmodromically Actuated Valves Per Cylinder |
Maximum Power | 205 HP @ 10500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 144.6 NM @ 8750 RPM |
Starter System | Self Start |
Fuel Delivery System | Electronic fuel injection system |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Gears | 6-Speed |
Clutch | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control |
Bore (mm) | 116 |
Stroke (mm) | 60.8 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Monocoque Aluminium |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi 50 mm Pressurized and Fully Adjustable USD Fork with Hard Anodized Aluminum Lightweight Slider |
Rear Suspension | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Adjustable Linkage: Progressive/Flat. Aluminium Single-Sided Swingarm |
BRAKES
Front Brake | 2 x 330mm Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-Piston Callipers with Cornering ABS as Standard Equipment |
Rear Brake | 245mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper with Cornering ABS as Standard Equipment |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 200/55 ZR17 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | Digital Unit with TFT Colour Display |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2070 |
Width (mm) | 745 |
Height (mm) | 1105 |
Weight (Kg) | 166.5 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1437 |
COLOR
Colors | Red |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 17 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 6.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 7.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale
What's good:
Aerodynamic style, breathtaking performance and modern technology, the 2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale will rule out the market when it comes on track. The company has not compromised in terms of performance, such as this Superbike is blessed with a powerful engine that will boost the performance on the track. Some of its pros are given below:
- Outstanding Performance
- Modern Technology
- Powerful Engine
- Riding Quality
What's Bad:
Being a Superbike, the price of this bike might be costly. While, the maintenance issue could be another cause to deselect it.
Power and mileage:
The innovative engineering behind the engine architecture makes the Superbike 1299 Panigale more powerful Superbike. The Superbike is powered by a 1285cc engine that will produce maximum torque in its category. Thanks to the incredible torque with a value of 144.6 Nm at 8,750 RPM and maximum power of 205 HP at 10,500 RPM. Some of its power and mileage points are given below:
- 1285cc Engine
- Maximum Power 205 HP at 10,500 RPM
- Maximum Torque 144.6 Nm at 8,750 RPM
- Mitsubishi Electronic Fuel Injection System
- Four Valve Per Cylinder
Handling and riding:
The company has focused on the handling, thanks to the light weight components to make the dry weight of the Panigale just 166.5 KG. Moreover, the 1299 Panigale is fitted out with a comfortable saddle and with machined aluminum footrests to provide a maximum on-road comfort, while the low mounted handlebars make sitting position up-right. Thus, the wide rear tyre is ensured for a better grip on-road.
Safety:
The company focus on the safe and comfortable ride, thus 1299 Panigale comes fitted with modern safety components such as riding modes, lightweight chassis, standard suspension, disc brakes and much more, all these components take the riders to the very apex of performance. Few of its safety features are given below:
- Ducati Traction Control System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Ride-by-wire System
- Disc Brakes
- Ohlins Smart EC Suspension
Verdict:
The 1299 Panigale is the most advanced superbike from Ducati that is featured with an outstanding technology. Thus, the performance, style and powerful engine set it to the new height in its category.