2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale
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
- 12.5:1
- 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
- 100 mm (3.9 inches)
- Front suspension
- Marzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight slider
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum 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 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 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale
The 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale represented the pinnacle of Ducati's twin-cylinder superbike range, sitting above the 899 Panigale but below the limited-production R Final Edition and ultra-exclusive Superleggera variants.
This is track-focused machinery that demands respect and rewards skill. The Superquadro L-twin delivers explosive power with a characteristic v-twin punch that's both thrilling and manageable for experienced riders. The chassis strikes a balance between track precision and street usability, though the aggressive riding position and firm suspension tune make it clear this bike prioritizes performance over comfort. Daily riding is possible but demanding — this is a machine that comes alive on canyon roads and track days.
The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year. Buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
Serious track riders and experienced sport bike enthusiasts gravitate toward the 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale, often upgrading from middleweight machines or stepping down from liter-class four-cylinders seeking more character. Moderate collector interest exists as this represents the end of an era for Ducati's flagship twins.
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