959 Panigale test: Site takes on the 2018 Ducati Challenge
Which motorcycle to choose to start competing? Le Journal moto du Net had never asked itself the question … And did not think more when Ducati asked him to participate in his first race, riding a 959 Panigale and facing Panigale V2 and V4 , S1000RR or RSV4. Challenge met !
959 Panigale test – page 5: Technical and commercial sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | L-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 955 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 100 × 60.8 mm |
| Distribution | Desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Volumetric ratio | 12.5 to 1 |
| Food | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection, "Ride by Wire" |
| Max power | 150 hp (110 kW) at 10,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 102 Nm (10.2 kgm) at 9,000 rpm |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Ordered | Hydraulic |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Final drive | By chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy monocoque |
| Swinging arm | In aluminium |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Showa BPF 43mm inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm disc, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers (M4.32) |
| Ar brake | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front rim | 10 light alloy spokes 3.50 x 17 |
| Rim Ar | 10 light alloy spokes 5.50 x 17 |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tire Ar | 180/60 ZR 17 |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | NC |
| Width | NC |
| Height | NC |
| Wheelbase | 1,431 mm |
| Caster angle | 24 ° |
| Hunt | 96 mm |
| Saddle height | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | NC |
| Dry weight | 176 kg |
| Full weight | 200 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate in the |
| Colors | Red "Ducati" or White "Artic Silk" (+200 euros) |
| Price | 16,990 euros |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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