Ducati Rolls Out the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition in India for INR 59.18 Lakhs

Ducati, an Italian superbike manufacturer, unveiled the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition globally around a week ago in California, USA. There, it was showcased at the Laguna Seca racing circuit during the World Superbike Championship by Ducati CEO, Claudia Domenicali. And, today, the Indian arm of Italian marque, the Ducati India has introduced the Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition which will be last litre-class superbike from the bike maker to get power from V-twin engine. Here, it is on sale at the price sticker of INR 59.18 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and one can register this unique tri-colour illustration of the 1299 R Panigale at the token amount of INR 10 lakhs.

Mechanically, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition underpins the similar chassis and Ohilins suspension of the 1199 Panigale R (the WSBK homologation special). While, the propelling power for the sports monster comes from 1299 Superquadro power plant, which develops the maximum power of 206bhp along with the peak torque of 142 Nm. The engine comes clubbed with a six-speed gearbox transmission. The bolted engine is a revived unit which get the employment of a host of components encompassing lighter crankshaft, larger crank pin, tungsten made balancing pads, titanium made conrods and the valves. And, with the introduction of lightweight titanium Akrapovic exhaust, the bike maker managed to keep the weight of motorcycle in check.

Moreover, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition feature list also checkmarked a number of Ducati patented rider aid such as power modes, traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, quickshifter, engine braking and cornering ABS. While, a six-axis IMU handles all the mentioned electronics.

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As with the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, the V-twin era will be ended then its replacement in future will be packed with the new V4 drivetrain. However, it is not a limited edition bike like the Ducati 1299 Superleggera, but we are sure that only a few examples will be allocated for the Indian market. Here, it will go in competition with the contenders such as the MV Agusta F4 RC and the Kawasaki Ninja H2R in the premium sports bike segment.