The Ducati Panigale 959 (2017) is a powerful motorcycle with a four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC engine featuring desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 955 cc / 58.3 cu in with a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and a liquid cooling system. The exhaust system has been redesigned with twin silencers placed on the right-hand side of the bike to meet Euro 4 emission standards. The induction system includes oval throttle bodies with two injectors per cylinder, a 41.8 mm intake valve and a 34 mm outlet valve. The bike also features electronic ignition and electric starting options. The maximum power output of the bike is 110 kW / 150 hp @ 10500 rpm with a maximum torque of 107.4 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm. The transmission includes a 6-speed gearbox and a final chain drive with a 15/43 ratio.
The framework is built around the Superquadro engine as a stressed member of the chassis, designed to be compact and enhanced strength with a die-cast aluminium monocoque. The bike also features front suspension 43 mm Showa BPF forks fully adjustable in spring pre-load and compression and rebound damping, and the rear suspension is fully adjustable with a side-mounted Sachs monoshock. The front brakes have two 320 mm discs, twin radially-mounted M4.32 Brembo monobloc calipers actuated by master cylinders with ABS, and the rear brakes have a single 245 mm disc with a single Brembo caliper and ABS.
The bike has 10-spoke front and rear wheels and uses Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires. The rake is 24o, and the trail is 96 mm / 3.8 in, resulting in a wheelbase of 1431 mm / 56.3 in and a seat height of 825 mm / 32.4 in. The dry weight of the bike is 176 kg / 387 lbs, while the wet weight is 200 kg / 440 lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike is 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 959 Panigale
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 60.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Redesigned exhaust system with twin silencers placed on the right-hand side of the bike |
| Emission | Euro 4 |
| Induction | Oval throttle bodies with two injectors per cylinder, 41.8 mm intake valve and 34 mm foutlet valve |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 107.4 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | Oil bath, progressive self-servo mechanism that compresses the friction plates |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 15/43 ratio |
| Frame | Superquadro engine as a stressed member of the chassis and a compact, enhanced-strength, die-cast aluminium monocoque |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa BPF forks, fully adjustable in spring pre-load and compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.72 in |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable, side-mounted Sachs monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.12 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm discs, twin radially-mounted M4.32 Brembo monobloc calipers actuated by master cylinders, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, single Brembo caliper, ABS |
| Front Wheel | 10 Spoke, 3.50 x 17 in |
| Rear Wheel | 10 Spoke, 5.00 x 17 in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rear Tyre | 180/60 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rake | 24o |
| Trail | 96 mm / 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1431 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 387 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
