Ducati 1299 Panigale

Highlights:

Ducati 1299 Panigale is one of the most powerful bikes in superbike segment due to its highly powerful engine and aerodynamic body structure. All the desired things are fitted on appropriate position and made by using light weight material to making the bike lightning fast. It comes fitted with a 1285cc engine that churns out 205 hp and 144.6 Nm of torque.

Introduction:

Italian manufacturer cannot resist without flaunting their latest technology and new designing, which is always appreciated by everyone as per record. Ducati's 1299 Panigale is the perfect remedy of styling, power and handling that make all these make this bike most successful machine of this segment. It is offered with three different riding modes: race, sport, wet, which make this bike fun to ride.

Design:

As Ducati 1299 Panigale is an Italian manufacturer motorcycle and its a hardcore superbike carrying the traits of the brand. From the front, it has two headlamps that are separated by its nose making the bike look aggressive. There is long aerodynamic transparent visor mounted over its front fascia. The rear view mirrors are there that holds the side indicators and enhance the grace of the bike. Side profile of the bike is fully covered, which is flow with the front panel while the smartly crafted fuel tank just not improves the grace of the bike but also provide nice leg room to the rider. Concerning about the side portion of the bike, that is fitted with single taillight and the side indicators are fitted on the fancy rear fender that also flaunts the fat rear tyre. This super bike measures 2070 mm X 745 mm X 1105 mm (L X W X H).

Engine, Economy & Performance:

Its pacemaker consists of a 1285cc, superquadric L-Twin, Desmodromic, four-valve per cylinder liquid cooled engine. The power mill is matched with a six-speed manual gearbox with wet sump lubricant to provide lightning fast gear shifts. It whole powertrain is capable of generating mind-boggling power of 205 hp at 10500 rpm and peak torque of 144.6 Nm at 8750 rpm. This gigantic engine makes this able to hit the top speed of 296 kmph, despite having this much of power provides 17.7 kmpl of fuel economy in city and 19.6 kmpl on the highway.

Handling:

This performance oriented motorcycle is occupied with 120 mm Usb fork at the front and 130 mm unit swing arm suspension is fitted on the rear side. Both the suspension works magnificently offering precise handling to the rider and also enhance the ride quality. For road hugging feeling the bike is blessed with the tyre size of 120/70 ZR17 at the front and 200/55 ZR17 at the rear. These high-performance tyres are wrapped over 17 inches rigid alloy wheels.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous:

For potent braking, it is blessed with dual disc brake at the front side and offered with a single disc at the rear portion. Its braking system is highly capable and brake of this efficiency is required to control this monster. To enhance the safety and braking, it is occupied anti-lock braking system, stability control system along with traction control system. The combination of braking and the latest technology safety features make the rider feel safe while riding the bike on high speed.

Verdict:

Panigale is the revolutionary motorcycle from the fleet of an Italian manufacturer Ducati. Being the combination of stylish looks and race oriented handling characteristics Panigale is suited for a limited set of audience that can handle its imminence cost of torque with the slightest twist of the throttle.