It’s finally here!!! 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
“Throughout our long and successful twin-cylinder history of racing, Ducati has never built a sportbike as
advanced as the 1199 Panigale,” said Claudio Domenicali during his presentation. “We are moving into a
new generation with a ‘revolution’ of the species that establishes new limits for the category. Its
Desmodromic heart, the new Superquadro engine, is the most powerful twin-cylinder ever produced and
represents the base of a new concept of frame and engine integration. This concept enables the 1199
Panigale a dry weight of just 164kg and gives it a riding sensation that is closer than ever to a full race bike.
With revised ergonomics, full Ride-by-Wire engine management and enhanced systems of ABS and traction
control, we have controlled the beast within the 1199 Panigale so that the full emotion of this motorcycle can
be enjoyed easily and safely.”
Indeed, the 2012 Ducati Superbike family marks the official introduction of the ground-breaking 1199
Panigale, 1199 Panigale S and flagship 1199 Panigale S Tricolore and opens a new chapter in the
company’s iconic Superbike history. Available early in 2012, Ducati’s new generation Superbike, goes
beyond the barriers of motorcycle design and engineering to set the most extreme benchmark ever and the
direction for future sport bikes. Developed in the red-hot environment of racing and designed to raise the
performance bar to its highest, the 1199 Panigale uses innovative Ducati Corse-derived solutions to make
World Championship level technology available to everyone.
The most high tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet is now an integral part of
an innovative monocoque chassis that combine to deliver an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb) of
futuristic Italian thoroughbred. The highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight
ratios in the world are fitting trophies for the incredible results that Ducati have achieved. Bred for the track
and trained for the road, the new 1199 Panigale is a true revolution of the species destined to influence the
entire sportsbike environment.
With the click of a button, Ducati’s Riding Mode concept delivers performance with enhanced rider
confidence by combining seven class-leading technologies. The latest-generation sports ABS system,
Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Quick-Shift (DQS), Ducati’s new
race-derived Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Ride-by-Wire (RbW) are now all programmed into seamless,
electronic rider assistance. Even the full colour Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display changes to suit the rider’s
environment.
State-of-the-art from the ground-up and melding latest technologies with exciting new family features, the
1199 Panigale is totally “Ducati” in every respect. Its no-compromise approach to sport design and stylish
attention to incredibly fine detail presents authentic Italian performance at its purist. The highly successful
848EVO and new for 2012, 848EVO Corse Special Edition with enhanced electronics, suspension and stunning
Ducati Corse livery, complete an incredible 2012 Ducati Superbike range.