2016 Ducati 959 Panigale Motorcycle Specs Archives

2016 Ducati 959 Panigale Motorcycle

DESCRIPTION

The 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale saw engineers beef up bottom-end and mid-range by increasing piston stroke 3.6mm to 60.8mm, netting a 57cc displacement increase. New exhaust pipes, and associated fuel/ignition mapping complement the set-up, and also meet the stricter Euro 4 emission standards.

The 959 claims 157 horsepower and nearly 80 lb-ft of torque at the crank. The chassis and suspension are the same as its 899 predecessor, 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 footpegs. Standard electronics include eight-way adjustable traction, three-way engine brake control, as well as multi-mode ABS. Pricing starts at $14,995 with the pictured Arctic White Silk 959 Panigale priced at $15,295.

FEATURES

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
Dry Weight	440 lbs. (Wet) (Claimed)