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General information
Model
Ducati 959 Panigale
Year of manufacture
2018
Type
Sport
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Engine and transmission
Engine size
955.0 ccm (58.27 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Engine details
Superquadro L-Twin
Output
150.0 HP (109.5 kW )) @ 10500 RPM
Torque
102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression
12.5:1
Bore x stroke
100.0 x 60.8 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Fuel control
Desmodromic valve control
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Driveline
Chain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.
Emission details
Euro 4
Exhaust system
2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Monocoque Aluminium
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension
Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode
Front wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
200/55-ZR17
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Diameter
330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter
245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels
3 spoke W shape forged light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres.
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.8523 HP/kg
Seat height
830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length
2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width
745 mm (29.3 inches)
Wheelbase
1431 mm (56.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Light gray, Ducati red
Starter
Electric
Factory warranty
24 months unlimited mileage
Comments
Traction control
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