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2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale: 195 hp, and weighs only 361 lbs!!!

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Old 11-07-11, 10:25 AM
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Default 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale: 195 hp, and weighs only 361 lbs!!!

Click for: Official Ducati 1199 Panigale Website

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKTpZqfqK5I

The Ducati 1199 Panigale sets the most extreme benchmark ever and its arrival represents one of the most historic moments in Ducati’s incredible Superbike history.

Our Designers and Engineers were given a “blank canvas” to reach the apparently impossible 1199 Panigale targets of 10kg less weight and 25hp more power. Every detail, every dimension and every design decision has been driven entirely by a zero-compromise brief to create the highest performance Ducati Superbike of all time.

This new model breaks with our Superbike tradition by adding a name to its 1199cc engine capacity, making a significant association to our historic roots in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna. In an Italian territory known as “Motor Valley” and where high performance and racing runs through the veins of its passionate people, we now underline our pride in being world ambassadors for the “Made in Italy” title and immortalize our birthplace in the name of the new Superbike.

The Superquadro is the most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet and is destined to power the new Ducati 1199 Panigale with absolute performance perfection.







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Old 11-07-11, 10:29 AM
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That's a crazy power to weight ratio.
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I really thought Ducati would have a tough time improving on the looks of the 848/1098/1198 bikes - but this one is a stunner.
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Another video, showing lots of detail:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiIcqZoQQwg
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Old 11-07-11, 03:40 PM
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At first glance it reminded me a little of the R7 until you look closer. This Duc is a beautiful bike for sure.
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Pricing released:

1199 Panigale- $17,995. (without optional ABS)

1199 Panigale S- $22,995. (equipped with front/rear Öhlins suspension & adjustable steering damper; super lightweight forged and machined Marchesini wheels, a carbon fibre front mudguard, full LED headlights and an “Aero kit”, which consists of an additional wider fairing top-section.)

1199 Panigale S Tricolore- $27,995. (carries the same equipment as the S version with the addition of the new generation Ducati Data Analyzer + with special GPS lap time function, titanium racing muffler kit by Ducati Performance, standard ABS, and of course, custom Italian color scheme.)
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Beautiful bike and a beast.
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Nice evolution of the 848/1098/1198.

Love Ducs.
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there are some seriously beastly bikes on the market now. incredible performance
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Old 11-08-11, 06:38 AM
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Awesome bike, but after owning an r1 i dont got the ***** to ride a litre bike! Lowly 848 ftw!
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Always been a fan of Ducati. This bike is just stunning. But how will I ever buy one when they're so pricey! I can dream at least.
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Bike ****. Never like 1198, but this one is really really beautiful.
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I was going to get my F the beginning of next year and ended up getting it a couple months ago. I might have to pull the same move with a bike This bike is extremely tempting (looks and specs)!
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Check out the bike!







http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t0q5CcGTO0
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Where is the bike???!!
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