CARS AND MOTORCYCLES: The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

March 28, 2012

The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Ducati 1199 Panigale

Ducati is known for powerful, durable, tough, super efficient, and above all some of the most beautiful motorcycles made on planet Earth. People all over the world are passionate about the word Ducati. The latest offering from Ducati the 1199 Panigale surpassed all the expectations that we all had from Ducati. They produced a sheer beauty this time that hides a beast inside. This beauty is named after the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna.

Ducati 1199 Panigale

As written on Ducati official website "In an Italian territory known as ‘Motor Valley' and where high performance and racing runs through the veins of its passionate people, Ducati now underline their pride in being world ambassadors for the ‘Made in Italy' title by immortalizing their home town in the name of the new Superbike."

Ducati 1199 Panigale

I don’t think there is any need to describe its qualities, features or what it capable of. This motorcycle is like a legend that doesn’t need anybody’s appreciation or praise to be great. It’s so great that motorcycle enthusiast started worshipping this beauty right from the day it was unveiled. I would term it as a born legend to dethrone many super sport motorcycles around the world. Below are the specs of this legend that speaks for itself what 1199 Panigale is capable of.

Ducati 1199 Panigale

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Specification

Engine:
    * Type: Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
    * Bore x Stroke: 112 x 60.8mm
    * Power: 195hp (143kw) @ 10,750rpm
    * Torque: 98.1lb-ft (132Nm) @ 9,000rpm
    * Exhaust: 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with aluminum outer sleeves
    * Transmission: 6-Speed
    * Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Chassis
    * Frame: Monocoque aluminum
    * Front suspension (Standard): Marzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight slider
    * Front suspension (S, Tricolore S): Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
    * Front wheel: 10-spoke light alloy 3.50" x 17"
    * Rear suspension (Standard): Fully adjustable Sachs unit; Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat; Aluminum single-sided swingarm
    * Rear Suspension (S, Tricolore S): Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit; Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment; Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat; Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
    * Rear wheel: 10 spoke light alloy 6.00" x 17"
    * Front brake: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers: ABS optional +2.5kg (+5.5lb)
    * Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
    * Fuel tank capacity: 17l (4.5 gallon US)
    * Dry weight (Standard, S): 164kg (361.5lb)
    * Dry weight (Tricolore S): 166.5kg (367lb)
    * Wet weight (Standard, S): 188kg (414.5lb)
    * Wet weight (Tricolore S): 190.5kg (420lb)

Ducati 1199 Panigale

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The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

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