Ducati 1199
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 2011 |
| Predecessor | 1198 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | Liquid cooled 90° 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) V-twin, 4-valve/cyl desmodromic |
| Bore / stroke | 112 mm × 60.8 mm (4.41 in × 2.39 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Power | Claimed: 195 hp (145 kW) @ 10750 rpm |
| Torque | Claimed: 132 N·m (97 lbf·ft) @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 speed, wet multi-plate slipper clutch, chain drive |
| Frame type | Aluminum monocoque |
| Suspension |
Front: Fully adjustable 50 mm (2.0 in) Marzocchi (base) 43 mm (1.7 in) Öhlins w/ electronic compression, rebound adj. (S and S Tricolore) |
| Brakes |
Front: Brembo radial monobloc calipers, 2×330 mm (13 in) semi-floating discs Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc (ABS optional) |
| Tires |
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Front: 3.5"×17" 120/70 ZR17. Rear: 6"×17" 200/55 ZR17 Wheels: 10-spoke alloy (base), 3-spoke forged (S and S Tricolore) |
| Rake, trail | 24° 50' |
| Wheelbase | 1,437 mm (56.6 in) |
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 in) |
| Weight |
Claimed: 164 kg (362 lb) (base) 164 kg (362 lb) (S) 166.5 kg (367 lb) (S Tricolore) (dry) |
| Related | Ducati 899 |
The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a Ducati sport bike introduced at the 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale.[1]
Features
At the time of its release, the Ducati 1199 Panigale was the world's most powerful production twin-cylinder engine with maximum 195 horsepower (145 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 98.1 lb·ft (133.0 N·m) torque at 9000 rpm.[2] With a dry weight of 164 kg (362 lb) (188 kg (414 lb) kerb weight),[3] the 1199 has the highest power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios among production motorcycles.[2] The new Superquadro engine is massively oversquare, with a bore:stroke ratio of 1.84:1. Whereas previous Ducatis had belt-driven overhead cams, this engine's valvetrain uses gears and chain. The engine serves as a stressed member, enabling the Panigale to be smaller and lighter than a conventionally framed motorcycle.
The 1199 is also one of the first production sports motorcycles to feature electronically adjustable suspension. Rebound and compression damping is adjusted electronically while pre-load is still adjusted manually.[4] The 1199's exhaust system and mufflers are underneath the engine, and not beneath the seat as on previous models, such as the 1198 and 1098.
Motor Cycle News (MCN) reported that all UK-sold Panigales were to be recalled to correct some assembly line faults,[5] which included using insufficient Loctite thread-locking fluid on some bolts, and routing some Bowden cables so close to the exhaust that there was a fire risk.
Racing
In the September 2012 Le Mans 24-Hours Motorcycle Endurance Race, a Team Scuderia Zone Rouge Ducati 1199 Panigale won the Open category, finishing 32nd overall. The riders were Stéphane Pagani, Phillipe Teissier and Hervé Royer.[6][7]
Film
A purple 1199 Panigale was in the movie Kick-Ass 2, ridden by Hit-Girl.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "Ducati 1199 Panigale superbike all set to be unveiled next month in Milan Motor Show (Photos and Videos)". rushlane.com. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nacheff, Kalin (20 February 2012). "Ducati 1199 Panigale – World’s Most Powerful Production Twin-Cylinder Engine". leatherup.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ↑ Harley, Bryan (7 November 2011). "2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale First Look". motorcycle-usa.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ↑ "1199 Panigale Checkmate". ducati.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
- ↑ MCN 29 August 2102
- ↑ "Victory for Kawasaki and title for Suzuki". 9 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ↑ "Live Timing - 24 Heures Moto 2012". 9 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ↑ "Purple Ducati 1199 Panigale to Star in Kick-Ass 2". 16 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
- ↑ "‘Kick-Ass 2′ Photos: More Hit-Girl, Ducati Bikes And Jim Carrey". 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
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