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- Ducati fit the 1199 with a Termignoni exhaust system for added power.
- It proved difficult to get an accurate read on the Ducati as it’s handling was so strange it made it difficult to ride near the maximum.
- 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S
- For our track test Ducati mounted up its kit Termignoni race pipe.
- The Ducati 1199 gets fitted with a fresh set of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa race rubber.
- Next to the KTM the Ducati’s engine pumped out the most amount of torque. Awkward rear suspension set-up made it difficult to unleash said torque on corner exit.
- The new-spec Brembo front brakes offer incredible power but didn’t have as much lever feel as the BMW’s.
- The Ducati’s engine was rated fourth-best due to its hellacious top-end power.
- The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale feels more Japanese than ever in terms of ergonomic fit.
- Due in part to its V-Twin engine configuration the Ducati is one of the slimmest bike in the test.
- The Ducati delivers great feel from the front end but awkard rear suspension set-up made it difficult to ride fast.
- It proved difficult to get an accurate read on the Ducati as it’s handling was so strange it made it difficult to ride near the maximum.
- For our track test Ducati mounted up its kit Termignoni race pipe.
- The Panigale has one of the most high-tech gauges we have ever seen but on the flip side it is very confusing to operate.
- Ducati 1199 Panigale instrument display.
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