Close your eyes and open with smile, I am going to introduce you the best sports bike, The all new 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R superbike which launched at EICMA 2012 in Red Color priced at $29,995 in U.S market.
The Ducati 1199 Panigale R is powered by a 1198cc Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled engine producing peak power of 143 kW (195 hp) @ 10,750 rpm and maximum torque of 132 Nm (98.1 lb-ft) @ 9,000 rpm mated with a six-speed chain final drive transmission fitted with a 4.5 gallons fuel tank and wight is only 189kg (417lb).
KEY FEATURES:-
- Full TFT Instrument Panel
- Braking System
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Riding Mode
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
- Anti-Lock Blocking System (ABS) 9ME
- Power Mode
- DDA+ ready
- Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres
- Components in carbon
- LED Lights
AVAILABLE COLORS:-
- Red Base Livery
SPECIFICATIONS:-
- Type Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
- Displacement 1198cc
- Bore x Stroke 112×60.8mm
- Compression ratio 12.5:1
- Power143 kW (195 hp) @ 10,750 rpm
- Torque 132 Nm (98.1 lb-ft) @ 9,000 rpm
- Fuel injection Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
- Exhaust 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves
Transmission
- Gearbox 6 speed
- Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77:1
- Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24
- Final drive Chain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
- Clutch Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Chassis
- Frame Monocoque Aluminium
- Front suspension Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
- Front wheel 3-spoke forged light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
- Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
- Rear suspension Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
- Rear wheel 3 spoke forged light alloy 6.00″ x 17″
- Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
- Front wheel travel 120mm (4.72in)
- Rear wheel travel 130mm (5.12in)
- Front brake 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50- 4piston callipers with ABS
- Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper with ABS
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight 165kg (364lb)
- Wet weight(KERB) 189kg (417lb)
- Seat height 825mm (32.48in)
- Wheelbase 1437mm (56.6in)
- Rake 24°50′
- Trail 100mm (3.9in)
- Fuel tank capacity 17l – 4.5 gallon (US)
- Number of seats Dual seat
Equipments
- Standard Equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, ABS, DTC, DQS, DDA+, DES, EBC, Fully RbW. Titanium connecting rods. Carbon fibre components: swingarm guard, heel guards, cover for conveyors, switch gear cover, cover for rear shock absorber, rear and front mudguard, cover for clutch case.
- Additional equipments Passenger seat and footpegs kit, Termignoni racing exhaust system, racing windshield, mirror plug in alluminium alloy
Warranty
- Warranty 24 months unlimited mileage
- Maintenance service intervals 12.000 km (7,500m) /12 months
- Valve clearance check 24.000km (15,000m)
Emissions and Consumption
- Standard Euro 3 (Europe) – USA: follows the US Federal Regulation
At last I would like to say that the all new 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R superbike will rock the U.S market with style, power and performance. What you think? Please be open to give your view.
