2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale at EICMA Motor Show

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, the country’s sovereign debt plays a bit part in eurozone crisis, but when Italian manufacter like Ducati can still design and invest on something as awesome as the 1199 Panigale during this economic crisis, you’ve got to know that there may be still some hope for this country yet.

Yesterday the 1199 Panigale was officially unveiled at the EICMA show, after the usual lead-up teasers and the Superquadro twin cylinder 195hp powerplant review, and truly it certainly doesn’t disappoint anyone who loves the beauty and speed of Superbikes, and is really porn to any motorcycle lover.

Before we start with the derigeur press release, everyone will want know the pricing: for the standard version $17,995, $22,995 for the “S” version, $23,995 for “S” version with ABS and $27,995 for the Tricolore version and available early in 2012, so start saving your money.

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale at EICMA Motor Show

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, the country’s sovereign debt plays a bit part in eurozone crisis, but when Italian manufacter like Ducati can still design and invest on something as awesome as the 1199 Panigale during this economic crisis, you’ve got to know that there may be still some hope for this country yet.

Yesterday the 1199 Panigale was officially unveiled at the EICMA show, after the usual lead-up teasers and the Superquadro twin cylinder 195hp powerplant review, and truly it certainly doesn’t disappoint anyone who loves the beauty and speed of Superbikes, and is really porn to any motorcycle lover.

Before we start with the derigeur press release, everyone will want know the pricing: for the standard version $17,995, $22,995 for the “S” version, $23,995 for “S” version with ABS and $27,995 for the Tricolore version and available early in 2012, so start saving your money.

2012 The Ducati 1199 Panigale available in April 2012

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Superbike lovers will get an opportunity to check out the new superbike from Ducati in November 2011. The Ducati 1199 Panigale will be showcased at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show that will be organized in Milan. For those who want to see the bike in action can check out the bike at the 2012 FIM Superstock Championship. The two stage introduction of the bike will give the development team make the required changes to enable it to take part in the race.

2012 The Ducati 1199 Panigale available in April 2012

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Superbike lovers will get an opportunity to check out the new superbike from Ducati in November 2011. The Ducati 1199 Panigale will be showcased at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show that will be organized in Milan. For those who want to see the bike in action can check out the bike at the 2012 FIM Superstock Championship. The two stage introduction of the bike will give the development team make the required changes to enable it to take part in the race.

Ducati Panigale. Magnifico!

Smuggled out before the EICMA, the Ducati 1199 Panigale has made itself known.

And it is magnificent.  Or, in the Paligale's native tongue: Magnifico!

Ducati Electronic Suspension on the front Ohlins NIX30 forks and rear TTX-30 shock.

Cool wheels.  (Aesthetics are important too)

And three very key, very thrilling, words: Electronically Adjustable Suspension.

Ducati.  The standard in performance and art.

Ciao!
 
For the original photos and article at HFL, click: HERE 

Ducati Panigale. Magnifico!

Smuggled out before the EICMA, the Ducati 1199 Panigale has made itself known.

And it is magnificent.  Or, in the Paligale's native tongue: Magnifico!

Ducati Electronic Suspension on the front Ohlins NIX30 forks and rear TTX-30 shock.

Cool wheels.  (Aesthetics are important too)

And three very key, very thrilling, words: Electronically Adjustable Suspension.

Ducati.  The standard in performance and art.

Ciao!
 
For the original photos and article at HFL, click: HERE 

The Ducati 1199 Meets Mugello

The best spy shots yet of the new Ducati 1199 Superbike:

There's an exhaust pipe loop where I would have expected to see a shock.  And the exhaust cans are under the bike instead of under the tail. 

The tank is very un-current Superbike looking.  I love the way the fuel tanks are shaped on today's Ducati sportbikes.  They're distinctive, Italian hot, and I like the long seating position on my 848Evo, which is the same as the 1098 and 1198 models.  But I know some riders who will be much happier with more standard tank ergos, particularly if they are more accustomed to the Japanese sportbikes. 

The guys at Hell for Leather compared the tank to that of the Diavel.  I refuse to look that closely.  (Please, Ducati, say at ain't so!!! *sob*) 

And it may be just me, but the windscreen doesn't appear to be so tightly swept back and low to the tank.

The bike's rider area is small.  The larger rider in the photos is 5'11" Danilo Petrucci.   It may be the camo, and he's not quite at the level of "Ewock on a Landspeeder", but Danilo looks like he's riding his kid's moto.

The smaller guy is Troy Bayliss, who comes in at a more diminutive 5'8".  He looks more comfortable.  Then again, he's Troy Bayliss.  Who could ride a Superbike comfortably around the track at-speed while half-asleep, chatting on a cell phone, and sitting backwards.  

No word if Ducati is still considering calling the new machine the 1199 Xtreme.   (That is painful just to type.  Someone over there has had one too many energy drinks.)

Thanks to the guys at Hell for Leather for posting the new photos!

The Ducati 1199 Meets Mugello

The best spy shots yet of the new Ducati 1199 Superbike:

There's an exhaust pipe loop where I would have expected to see a shock.  And the exhaust cans are under the bike instead of under the tail. 

The tank is very un-current Superbike looking.  I love the way the fuel tanks are shaped on today's Ducati sportbikes.  They're distinctive, Italian hot, and I like the long seating position on my 848Evo, which is the same as the 1098 and 1198 models.  But I know some riders who will be much happier with more standard tank ergos, particularly if they are more accustomed to the Japanese sportbikes. 

The guys at Hell for Leather compared the tank to that of the Diavel.  I refuse to look that closely.  (Please, Ducati, say at ain't so!!! *sob*) 

And it may be just me, but the windscreen doesn't appear to be so tightly swept back and low to the tank.

The bike's rider area is small.  The larger rider in the photos is 5'11" Danilo Petrucci.   It may be the camo, and he's not quite at the level of "Ewock on a Landspeeder", but Danilo looks like he's riding his kid's moto.

The smaller guy is Troy Bayliss, who comes in at a more diminutive 5'8".  He looks more comfortable.  Then again, he's Troy Bayliss.  Who could ride a Superbike comfortably around the track at-speed while half-asleep, chatting on a cell phone, and sitting backwards.  

No word if Ducati is still considering calling the new machine the 1199 Xtreme.   (That is painful just to type.  Someone over there has had one too many energy drinks.)

Thanks to the guys at Hell for Leather for posting the new photos!