2016 Ducati Panigale R | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
For riders looking to compete in World Superbike competition, the 2016 Ducati Panigale R is an impressive choice of mount. Using the WSBK-legal 1198cc Superquadro motor that puts out a startling 205 horsepower in street-legal trim, the Panigale R is truly a race bike in light disguise.
In addition to the potent powerplant, the Panigale R has top-shelf Öhlins suspension, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber, a curb weight just north of 400 pounds (dry, it’s just 357 pounds), a full titanium Akrapović exhaust system that features carbon fiber end caps, carbon fiber galore, and an astounding array of electronic wizardry.
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2016 Ducati Panigale R Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Superquadro L-twin, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
- Bore x stroke: 112 x 60.8mm
- Displacement: 1198cc
- Compression ratio: 13.2:1
- Maximum power: 205 horsepower @ 11,500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 100 ft/lbs @ 7500 rpm
- Fuel injection: Twin injectors per cylinder; full Ride-by-Wire; elliptical throttle bodies.
- Exhaust: 2-1-2 full titanium system w/ catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin titanium mufflers w/ carbon fiber end caps.
- Transmission: 6-speed w/ Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) and straight cut gears
- Final drive: Chain; 15/41
- Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate hydraulic clutch
CHASSIS
- Frame: Monocoque aluminum
- Front: Fully adjustable inverted Öhlins NIX30 forks; 4.7 inches of travel
- Rear: Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 shock w/ adjustable linkage; 5.1 inches of travel
- Wheels
- Front: Forged alloy 3-spoke; 3.50″ x 17″
- Rear: Forged alloy 3-spoke; 6.00″ x 17″
- Tires:
Front: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 120/70 ZR17 - Rear: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP, 200/55 ZR17
- Brakes
- Front: Twin 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monoblock M50 4-piston calipers
- Rear: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
- ABS: Standard w/ cornering ABS
DIMENSIONS
- Wheelbase: 56.8 inches
- Rake: 24 degrees
- Trail: 3.8 inches
- Seat height: 32.7 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gallons
- Curb weight: 406 pounds
- Warranty: 24 months, unlimited mileage
2016 Ducati Panigale R Color:
- Red Base Livery
2016 Ducati Panigale R MSRP:
- Price $34,695
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Or you could buy two 2016 ZX-10Rs and be done with it. Six out of eight races so far. They all start with the same platform. OK, the Kawi’s not red nor will it draw much of a crowd, but it is arguably a better bike.
Check that until WSBK is over.