Year of success for Ducati 1199 Panigale

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Year of success for Ducati 1199 Panigale

For Ducatisti around the world, 2012 will go down in history as "the year of the Panigale". Since its introduction a little over a year ago, the Italian manufacturer's high-tech model has generated massive interest,
December 13, 2012 11:48 AM AEDT
For Ducatisti around the world, 2012 will go down in history as "the year of the Panigale". Since its introduction a little over a year ago, the Italian manufacturer's high-tech model has generated massive interest, opening a new chapter in the company's long and successful history.

Year of success for Ducati 1199 Panigale

Ducati collected the "Best Bike of the Show" award for the Superbike 1199 Panigale as soon as the motorcycle was unveiled at the 2011 EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan. Since then, the Panigale has gone on to collect over 30 major international acknowledgements and awards from highly respected motorcycle publications and major lifestyle titles.

Despite downward trend in the motorcycle market, the Panigale has performed as well in the showroom as it has on the road and track, with a total of over 7,500 motorcycles sold during 2012. The sales performance acknowledges the energy and resources that Ducati has poured into the constant research and development of new product, an approach that has subsequently enabled the company to achieve record commercial and financial results in 2012.

The Panigale's engine, the most high-tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet, is now an integral part of an innovative monocoque chassis that combine to deliver an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb). In stock form, the 1199 Panigale offers the highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world.

Technology on the Panigale includes Ducati's 'Riding Mode' concept, which delivers performance with enhanced rider confidence by combining seven class-leading technologies. The latest-generation sports ABS system, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Quick-Shift (DQS), Ducati's race-derived Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Ride-by-Wire (RbW) are now all programmed into seamless, electronic rider assistance. Even the full colour Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display changes to suit the rider's environment.

Of course, being a Ducati, styling is as important as what's underneath. The 1199 has recaptured the desirability of the 916 with its drop-dead gorgeous bodywork and detailing.

The innovative and high performance Ducati is available in 1199 Panigale, 1199 Panigale S and 1199 Panigale S Tricolore versions.

For 2013, the new 1199 Panigale 'R' will extend the family of models even further, the exclusive flagship of the range representing the machine specially developed with enhanced technical specification by Ducati Corse for World Superbike competition.

 

 

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