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Ducati 1199 Panigale: the wait is almost over

re: http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2011/11/ducati-1199-panigale-deep-dive/

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Riding Modes

The use of ride by wire allows for the choice of three pre-set riding modes that can instantly change the character and performance characteristic of the motorcycle to better suit the prevailing conditions or use.

The modes combine different combinations of engine mapping, suspension settings (for the S and Tricolore), traction control, ABS settings (principally whether it is active on the rear wheel and how much rear wheel lift or ‘stoppie’ is allowed) and the new EBC system that monitors crankshaft de-acceleration under heavy braking and can automatically open the throttle to maintain optimum grip and control. Three modes come preprogrammed.

Race Mode

The Race Riding Mode provides the track rider with an unrestricted 195hp with direct RbW throttle response and, on the ‘S’ version, an instant track-oriented suspension set-up. Race mode also reduces the DTC system intervention, provides a race-oriented EBC and front-only ABS with reduced anti-rear-lift-up and instantly reconfigures the instrumentation layout with a track-oriented display.

Sport Mode

The Sport Riding Mode provides the road or track rider with 195hp, delivered with a “smooth” RbW throttle response and, on the ‘S’ version, a sport-oriented suspension set-up. Sport mode slightly increases the DTC system intervention, provides a sport-oriented both EBC and front and rear ABS with incresed anti- rear-lift-up.

Wet Mode

The Wet Riding Mode provides the road or track rider with 120hp, delivered with a “smooth” RbW throttle response, increased DTC system intervention, environment-appropriate EBC, DQS off and fully enhanced ABS and, on the ‘S’ version, a suspension set-up optimised for low grip conditions.
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^meh

biposto never looks good on ducati superbikes. Although that is less offensive to my eyes than the 999 biposto.
 
Karbon said:
guh truthfully, no matter how you slice it, this bike will be wasted on the streets.

I sure as hell can't fathom buying one without at least a few of track-days to go with it.
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:rofl

yeah, we can open it up its potential on the track...
 
TTTom said:
It doesn't work to just take UK bike prices and convert them directly to USD, bikes in genereal are more expensive over there plus the list prices include value added tax and general sales tax

for example UK price for an R1 is £13,899 or $22,230

From a marketing perspective, in the US Ducati will want to keep the entry level 1199 a few hundred dollars under the $15K psychological threshold
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That gives me a tiny bit more hope :teeth
 
MOCKBA said:
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Dang, this would be the ugly angle of the 1199 to me along with the side view due to the mid-pipe sticking out like a sore thumb and I've pointed this out months ago (looks like Duc is keeping it the way it is) :wtf. Will make final call after seeing it in person though.
 
EEL said:
Dont worry that bike wont fuck you till 15000 miles. Then you'll just have to bend over and take it up the a$$
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It'll take at least 2 decades of riding back and forth to *$'s before the first service interval will be reached. No worries.
 
busjohn said:
Dang, this would be the ugly angle of the 1199 to me along with the side view due to the mid-pipe sticking out like a sore thumb and I've pointed this out months ago (looks like Duc is keeping it the way it is) :wtf. Will make final call after seeing it in person though.
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I dunno what you're talking about, I love the exposed midpipe. Both the loop under the seat and the cutout on the exhaust.
 
Motorcycle passenger seats "biposto" are overrated..! :nerd
 
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