Ducati 959

Ducati 959
Manufacturer Ducati
Production 2016–2019
Predecessor 899
Successor Panigale V2
Class Sport bike
Engine Liquid cooled 90° 955 cc (58.3 cu in) V-twin, 4-valve/cyl desmodromic
Bore / stroke 100 mm × 60.8 mm (3.94 in × 2.39 in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Power Claimed: 157 hp (117 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Torque Claimed: 107.4 N⋅m (79.2 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed, wet multi-plate, chain drive
Frame type Aluminum monocoque
Suspension Front: Fully adjustable 43 mm (1.7 in) Showa
Rear: Fully adjustable Sachs
Brakes Front: Brembo radial monobloc calipers, 2×320 mm (13 in) discs
Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, ABS
Rake, trail Rake: 24°
Front trail: 96mm
Wheelbase 1,431 mm (56.3 in)
Weight Claimed: 176 kg (388 lb) (dry)
Related Ducati 1299

The Ducati 959 Panigale is a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) sport bike manufactured by Ducati as the successor to the 898 cc (54.8 cu in) 899. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. It was announced in 2015 for the 2016 model year and was replaced by its successor Ducati Panigale V2. .

References

  • “Ducati Superbike 959 Panigale”. Ducati.


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