2017 DUCATI 959 PANIGALE,

The perfect balance;

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The fine balance between performance and control that every supersport motorcycle strives to achieve reaches its pinnacle in the new 959 Panigale. All combined in a unique design, which hallmarks the bike as an immediately recognizable member of the Ducati Superbike family. Lightweight and ready to thrill, thanks to its new 955 cc Superquadro engine and exclusive monocoque frame that ensure great handling and precision control. High level componentry such as a Brembo monobloc braking system with Bosch ABS, a slipper clutch, a Showa BPF fork and fully adjustable Sachs rear monoshock, and Riding Modes and Ducati Quick Shift all provide maximum control and safety.

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• Type: Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
• Displacement: 955 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 100 x 60.8 mm
• Compression ratio: 12.5:1
• Power: 158 hp (116.2 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
• Torque: 77.9 lb.-ft (105.6 Nm) @ 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 end caps

• Gearbox: 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
• 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; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
• Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

• Frame: Monocoque Aluminium
• Front suspension: Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm chromed inner tubes