Ducati 959

Ducati 959
Manufacturer Ducati
Production Since 2016
Predecessor 899
Class Sport bike
Engine Liquid cooled 90° 955 cc (58.3 cu in) V-twin, 4-valve/cyl desmodromic
Bore / stroke 100 mm × 60.8 mm (3.94 in × 2.39 in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Power Claimed: 157 hp (117 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Torque Claimed: 107.4 N·m (79.2 lbf·ft) @ 9,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed, wet multi-plate, chain drive
Frame type Aluminum monocoque
Suspension Front: Fully adjustable 43 mm (1.7 in) Showa
Rear: Fully ajustable Sachs
Brakes Front: Brembo radial monobloc calipers, 2×320 mm (13 in) discs
Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, ABS
Rake, trail Rake: 24°
Front trail: 96mm
Wheelbase 1,431 mm (56.3 in)
Weight Claimed: 176 kg (388 lb) (dry)
Related Ducati 1299

The Ducati 959 Panigale is a 955 cc (58.3 cu in)[1] sport bike manufactured by Ducati as the successor to the 898 cc (54.8 cu in) 899.[2][3] The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. It was announced in 2015 for the 2016 model year.

References

  1. http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbike/959_panigale/us_version/tech_spec.do
  2. Brown, Roland (14 December 2015). "Ducati 959 Panigale review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. "Ducati launches 959 Panigale Superbike in India". Deccan Chronicle. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.

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