Ducati 1199 Panigale, 2012

The Ducati 1199 Panigale was produced for two years from 2012 to 2014. Its predecessor was the 1198 model. When this Ducati bike was first introduced, it became the most powerful bike with the V-twin engine in the world. However, it was replaced pretty soon with the 1299 model featuring more powerful engine and a range of other innovative features. Today, it is possible to find the used Ducati model for sale at a moderate price.

History of the Model

The story of the 1199 Panigale began with making an incredible weight-saving design. Ducati managed to achieve a 10-kg reduction in weight while increasing the power of the vehicle by 25 horsepower.

The company’s designers and engineers were given a difficult task to create the most powerful superbike in the world. Lots of work was done by investigating, analyzing, brainstorming, and, finally, implementing the major project of Ducati. 

The original version of 1199 Panigale featured a 1,198 cc engine. It was a sports bike introduced by Ducati in the Milan Motorcycle Show in 2011. The name of the model was inspired by Borgo Panigale, a former quarter of Bologna, Italy, also known as “Motor Valley.” The production of this Ducati motorcycle ended in 2014, freeing the way for the new 1299 model featuring 1,285 cc.

Description of Ducati 1199 Panigale

The 1199 Panigale was a pretty lightweight bike; its weight is only about 418 pounds. The Ducati model was equipped with a new V-twin engine, providing 361.5 pounds of torque as well as 195 horsepower, thanks to which it became the most powerful bike featuring twin-cylinder engine. Almost all of the features of the 2012 Ducati motorcycle were new. It came with a new a 9.2-lbs. aluminum frame featuring an airbox as well as the latest at that time ABS system, DTC, DES, DQS, EBC, and RbW.

Thanks to implementing a new exhaust system, the manufacturer managed to shift the mass to of the Ducati motorcycle to the center. The muffler was smaller if compared to the predecessors, which contributed to a decrease of the weight. It was also achieved thanks to the lighter fuel tank, brakes, wheels, and a range of other features.