2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore
1199 Panigale S Tricolore
The 1199 Panigale S Tricolore version celebrates the arrival of the new generation
Superbike, fitted with ABS as standard and sporting the proud Italian colours
of red, white and green.
The distinctive model carries the same equipment as the S version with the
addition of the new generation DDA+ with special GPS lap time function as
well as a titanium racing muffler kit* by Ducati Performance. *Country specific
Monocoque technology
The 1199 Panigale’s chassis represents a step forward in motorcycle
design, merging multiple parts into one compact and lightweight component,
while re-evaluating rider posture with a revised ergonomic triangle.
Using the Superquadro engine as a stressed member of the chassis, the short
and strong aluminium monocoque is made in die-cast aluminium and is responsible
for 5kg (11lb) of the overall weight saving of the new design.
The monocoque attaches to the cylinder heads of the new specially designed
engine, protruding forward to house the steering head bearings and forming
the airbox along the way, which is capped-off and sealed when the 1.9kg (4.2lb)
lighter aluminium fuel tank is attached, again using one component to the
fulfil the roles of two.
Weight distribution and ergonomics
This optimal configuration has been achieved by centralising the mass at
the front.
While the cylinders remain true to Ducati’s signature 90° L-twin
configuration, the new engine has rotated the top-end backwards around the
crankshaft a further 6° to give more clearance on the front wheel and
enable engineers to modify the front and rear weight bias. This also enables
a front-end geometry of 25.5° of rake and 100mm (3.94in) of trail.
Attaching directly to the rear of the engine, the new fully die-cast aluminium,
single-sided swingarm is 39mm longer than the 1198, contributing to the increased
the wheelbase of 1,437mm (56.6in) and the optimal weight distribution of the
1199 Panigale.
With the exhaust system now relocated below the engine, the die-cast aluminium
rear sub-frame is considerably lighter and also attaches directly to the Superquadro
engine, while the super lightweight, magnesium front sub-frame attaches directly
to the monocoque frame, providing secure support for the headlamp, instrumentation
and fairing. This combination of weight saving and centralisation of mass
around these high front and rear sub-frame areas substantially contributes
to overall vehicle agility.
The new ergonomics parameters for seat position and handlebar are defined
to offer a fatigue-free riding position which ensure a perfect integration
between the rider and the bike.
Seat-to-handlebar dimension is shorter, 30mm (1.18in), and bar height is
higher, 10mm (0.39in), and wider, 32mm (1.26in).