Ducati Panigale 959 (2017)

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