Oh Yeah! Ducati 1199 Panigale

This week Ducati finally launched their newest Superbike, the 1199 Panigale. I’m a big Ducati fan so it was really exciting to see the new bike.

This bike has all the newest technology that is expected in top flight Superbikes now; traction control, quick shifter, and power modes. The S model even comes with electronically adjustable suspension.

The 1199 is radically different the most of it’s predecessors. Gone is the steel trellis frame. In it’s places is a aluminum stressed air box/front subframe. The cams are driven by a chain and gear combination. There have been many other changes the separate the Panigale from the bikes that came before it, but the most important ideas carry through. It’s still a 90* V-Twin (or L-Twin as Ducati like to call it) Superbike squarely aimed at being the top of it’s class and winning races. To get an idea of how the Panigale compares to the previous Ducati Superbikes take a look at this chart Ducati Bellevue put together. A 25 Year History of of Ducati Superbikes. (PDF)

Bellow are some great videos about the 1199 Panigale. First is their “Checkmate” video. I’m sure it’s sending a message to their competitors, perhaps specifically their follow Italian Superbike Maker.  The second video highlights the beauty of the new 1199. Both are great videos.

Stay tuned for more info about the 1199 Panigale. I’m hoping to test one out and take some video myself once they make it to dealership.

Pictures, Video and Technical Info via Ducati.

Ducati Superbike history chart via Ducati Bellevue. 

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