1 . 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale The 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale saw engineers give a beefed up bottom-end and mid-range by increasing piston stroke 3.6mm to 60.8mm, netting a power 57cc increase. New exhaust pipes, and associated fuel/ignition mapping complement the set-up, and also meet the stricter Euro 4 emission standards being implemented next year. The 959 is claimed to produce 157 horsepower and nearly 80 lb-ft of torque at the crank. The chassis and suspension are the same as before, but the body panels see a few aesthetic tweaks highlighted by a wider front snout, with bigger air intake scoops. The tail section and rear view mirrors were also re-shaped and the junior Panigale also benefits from a more grippy set of machined aluminum. Standard electronics include eight-way adjustable traction, three-way engine brake control, as well as multi-mode ABS. Year 2016 Manufacturer Ducati Model 959 Panigale Engine Type L-Twin, eight-valve, Desmodromic Engine Displacement 955cc Bore Stroke 100.0 mm x 60.8 mm Cooling Liquid-Cooled Compression Ratio 12.5:1 Fuel System 4.5 gal. Ignition Electronic Starting System Electric Transmission Six-speed Final Drive Chain Rake Trail 24° / 3.78 in. Seat Height 32.48 in. Wheelbase 56.7 in. Front Suspension Showa 43 mm inverted fork with spring preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustment; 4.72 in. travel Rear Suspension Sachs gas-charged shock with spring preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustment; 5.12 in. travel Front Brake 320 mm discs with radial-mount Brembo monobloc four-piston calipers w/ ABS Rear Brake 245 mm disc with single-piston caliper and ABS Front Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 120/70-17 Rear Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 180/60-17 Fuel Capacity Dry Weight 440 lbs. (Wet) (Claimed)

• published: 17 Dec 2015
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