2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S
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
- 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 optional +2.5kg (+5.5lb)
- Front brake Ø
- 330 mm (13.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2-piston calliper
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Wheels
- Marchesini wheels, 3 spoke forged light alloy
- Dry weight
- 164.0 kg (361.6 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
- Seat height
- 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red
- Starter
- Electric
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S marked Ducati's bold entry into the superbike wars, replacing the beloved 1198 as the brand's flagship sportbike and sitting at the top of the new Panigale lineup below only the limited S Tricolore variant.
This is a pure-bred track weapon that happens to be street legal. The Superquadro L-twin delivers brutal midrange punch wrapped in carbon fiber bodywork, with electronics that were genuinely advanced for 2012. The riding position is aggressive, the heat substantial, and the character uncompromising — this isn't a bike for commuting or casual Sunday rides. It rewards committed riders who appreciate the raw connection between throttle input and forward motion that only Ducati's big twins provide.
The 2012 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2012 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
Serious track day enthusiasts and Ducati collectors gravitate toward the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S, often as a step up from middleweight sportbikes or as the cornerstone of a Italian superbike collection. Values are climbing as these become recognized milestones in Ducati's evolution.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S | $12,600 | — | Bring a Trailer |
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