Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike Production Begins In Style

Ducati, an Italian motorcycle manufacturing company has finally started developing the passionately-anticipated, all new 1199 Panigale superbike at Bologna plant this week. Powering the Panigale is a 1200cc V-Twin engine, with maximum output of 200 horsepower and the company hopes to revolutionize the segment, when it is introduced in two weeks in Dubai. British dealers have already taken over 300 orders for this particular model with waiting time for bike expected to mean it will sell out for 2012. The Panigale is being designed and developed built in February 8. Ducati 1199 Panigale superbike is regarded as a next generation motorcycle and is also the first production motorbike ever to be equipped with electronically adjustable suspension. It is one of the lightest motorcycles in its segment equipped with engine generating maximum torque of 98.1 pound feet.

Superlative technology, supreme performance, enthralling design and magnetic personality on road or on track there is nothing to beat the 1199 Panigale. Its powerplant has been designed as structural element of frame. The architecture has been completely reviewed to ensure the best design in terms of weight distribution, structure and robustness. The cylinders at 90-degree angle of each other have been rolled back additional six-degree on crankcase for producing 21-degree angle between horizontal plane and front cylinder.

The chassis of 1199 Panigale marks an enormous innovation with different components incorporated for giving shape to single lightweight and compact element, which enhances rider’s posture to perfect the riding position. The monocoque structure in cast aluminium for increased strength uses Superquadro engine as structural element and aids in reducing the motorcycle’s total weight by 5kg. The frame is fixed directly to cylinder head, and at front there are two aluminium bushings inserted with steering tube bearings.

The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) of 1199 Panigale monitors control of slipping of the rear tire and operates on basis of 8 different levels of interaction, each of which has been programmed for responding to different tolerance to rear slipping. Each Riding Mode is assigned pre-set level of activation. The Level 8 indicates activation of system at detection of slightest slipping, while Level 1 is reserved for very expert riders and has higher tolerance.

Specifically designed for sport use, the Panigale’s ABS 9ME offers 3 levels of operation, each associated with Riding Mode; in RACE mode, this system works only on front discs to guarantee top performance during track use. The DQS (Ducati Quick Shift) is an electronic system, which manages transmission and is used in competitions. It enables gear to be engaged on acceleration without the use of clutch, while maintaining throttle open.