Ducati's profilation of this bike |
The track as a test bench, the stopwatch as an indisputable judge. For us victories and pole positions mean only one thing: the ability to build increasingly better street bikes. Because in Borgo Panigale competition and mass production are so close that they coexist. |
General information |
Model
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Ducati 959 Panigale |
Year of manufacture
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2018 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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955.0 ccm (58.27 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Superquadro L-Twin |
Output
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150.0 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 10500 RPM |
Torque
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102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM |
Compression
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12.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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100.0 x 60.8 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. |
Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control |
Driveline
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Chain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77. |
Emission details
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Euro 4 |
Exhaust system
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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
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Monocoque Aluminium |
Rake (fork angle)
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24.0° |
Trail
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96 mm (3.8 inches) |
Front suspension
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Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode |
Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
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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
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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200/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
Diameter
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330 mm (13.0 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Wheels
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3 spoke W shape forged light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.8523 HP/kg |
Seat height
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830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1105 mm (43.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2070 mm (81.5 inches) |
Overall width
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745 mm (29.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1431 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Light gray, Ducati red |
Starter
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Electric |
Factory warranty
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24 months unlimited mileage |
Comments
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Traction control |
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