Ducati 959 Panigale

Ducati 959 Panigale is upgraded version of 899 Panigale. This new machine from Italian manufacturer comes with new aerodynamics package, Euro4 and a refreshed electronic package.
 

Powering the bike is 955cc L-twin Superquadro cylinder, liquid cooled engine that develops 157 bhp of power at 10500 rpm and 107 Nm of torque at 9000 rpm. The bike is now Euro4 compliant and to meet the noise essential, Ducati have revived the engine internals and casings. It has also been fitted with new crankshaft, camshaft, new pistons and con-rods. The power-oriented bore ratio remains same as the 899 Panigale that is 100mm but the stroke ratio is increased to 57.2mm to 60.8mm. Apart from this, it also sports three riding modes namely - Wet, Sport, and Race.
 

Bolted on a monocoque aluminium frame same as its younger sibling 899 Panigale. The design cues of the bike are derived from 1299 Panigale. It features a redesigned nose fairing, headlight,  a taller screen, larger air intakes, shorter mirror stalks and tailpiece. The bike is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres and the Brembo brakes are fitted on both the wheels that provide fierce stopping power to the machine. Same as its elder sibling, 959 Panigale also loaded with family DNA like triple-stage Bosch Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), Ride-by-Wire technology and Engine Brake Control (EBC). The bike has been fitted with Showa suspension. Furthermore, the super sports bike also sports an aluminium billet machined footrests that offer butter-smooth boot grip while riding.