2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1198.00
- Engine details
- V2, four-stroke
- Power
- 195.0 HP (142.3 kW)) @ 10750 RPM
- Torque
- 133.0 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.1 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. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 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 aluminum
- Rake
- 24.5°
- Front suspension
- Marzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight slider
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Sachs unit.
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
- 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
- 10-spoke light alloy
- Dry weight
- 164.0 kg (361.6 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm (56.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red
- Starter
- Electric
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale arrived as Bologna's flagship superbike, replacing the beloved 1198 and marking a dramatic step forward in Italian sportbike engineering. This machine represents pure track-focused aggression wrapped in carbon fiber and red paint, built for riders who understand that comfort is secondary to performance. The Panigale demands respect from its pilot — it's a bike that rewards smooth inputs and punishes lazy technique, delivering an intensity that few motorcycles can match on both road and circuit.
The 2012 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2011 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
This Ducati attracts serious track day enthusiasts stepping up from 600cc sportbikes and experienced riders who want the latest in superbike technology. The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale also draws moderate collector interest as the first year of Ducati's revolutionary Panigale platform, making well-maintained examples increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate this pivotal moment in superbike evolution.
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