2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore
Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1198.00
- Engine
- L-twin cylinder
- Engine details
- V2, four-stroke
- Power
- 195.0 HP (142.3 kW)) @ 10750 RPM
- Torque
- 132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Bore × stroke
- 112.0 x 60.8 mm (4.4 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
- Fuel control
- Desmodromic valve control
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
- Frame
- Monocoque aluminium
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Front suspension
- Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston callipers. ABS.
- Front brake Ø
- 330 mm (13.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2-piston calliper. ABS.
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Wheels
- Marchesini wheels, 3 spoke forged light alloy
- Dry weight
- 166.0 kg (366.0 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
- Seat height
- 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Wheelbase
- 1437 mm (56.6 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red/white/green
- Starter
- Electric
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore represented Ducati's flagship superbike, sitting at the apex of their sportbike lineup and wearing the prestigious Italian racing colors. This was a track-focused machine that demanded respect, combining Ducati's signature L-twin engine architecture with advanced electronics and premium suspension components. The Panigale S Tricolore rewarded aggressive riding with precise handling and explosive acceleration, though it required commitment from its rider — this wasn't a bike for casual weekend touring but rather serious sport riding and track days.
As the debut year for the 1199 platform, the 2012 model established the foundation for what would become Ducati's most successful superbike generation. The Tricolore edition elevated the standard S model with distinctive Italian flag livery and additional premium touches that set it apart from the base variants.
Buyers of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore typically fell into two camps: serious track riders stepping up from smaller displacement sportbikes, and collectors drawn to the limited production numbers and striking aesthetics. The moderate collector interest reflects both the bike's performance credentials and its status as a first-year model in Ducati's most important modern superbike family.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore | $12,300 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2012 Ducati Panigale 1199 S Tricolore | $14,445 | 8,355 mi | iconic |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Original-Owner 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore | $16,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |
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