2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S
Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 1285.0 ccm (78.41 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1285.00
- Engine
- Superquadro L-Twin
- Engine details
- V2, four-stroke
- Power
- 205.0 HP (149.6 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
- Torque
- 144.6 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.7 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
- Compression
- 12.6:1
- Bore × stroke
- 116.0 x 60.8 mm (4.6 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. 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
- Final drive
- Chain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.
- Frame
- Monocoque Aluminium
- Rake
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 96 mm (3.8 inches)
- Front suspension
- Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
- Rear travel
- 130 mm (5.1 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
- Front brake Ø
- 330 mm (13.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Wheels
- 3 spoke W shape forged light alloy
- Dry weight
- 166.5 kg (367.1 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 190.5 kg (420.0 pounds)
- Seat height
- 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1105 mm (43.5 inches)
- Length
- 2070 mm (81.5 inches)
- Width
- 745 mm (29.3 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1437 mm (56.6 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red
- Starter
- Electric
The 2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S
The 2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S sits at the premium end of Ducati's superbike range, positioned above the base 1299 but below the track-focused R variant. This is Ducati's flagship street superbike built around the potent Superquadro L-Twin engine, delivering serious performance through sophisticated electronics and premium suspension components.
What you get is a motorcycle that transforms aggressive riding into an almost surgical experience. The Öhlins suspension and advanced traction control systems make the substantial power delivery manageable on both street and track, while the lightweight construction keeps handling sharp despite the bike's substantial output. This isn't a casual weekend machine — it rewards committed riding and punishes lazy technique, but offers incredible capability when properly exploited.
The 2016 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, so buyers comparing it to a 2015 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
Typical owners are experienced riders stepping up from 600-class sportbikes or moving laterally from other liter-class machines. The 2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S appeals to serious track day enthusiasts who want premium components without going full-race spec, plus collectors drawn to Ducati's superbike heritage during this model's final production years.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1,500-Mile 2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S | $18,044 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 2016 Ducati 1199 Panigale R | $15,000 | — | Bring a Trailer |
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