DUCATI SUPERBIKE 1299 PANIGALE IN INDIA

THE 1199 Panigale set new standards with its sleek styling and innovative, aluminium monocoque-framed chassis, and the 1299 is a subtle development of that. The familiar sharp, yet curvaceous Panigale snout is reshaped to incorporate headlights in the fairing s air scoops, while the rear section has a new split tailpiece. Like the 1199, the chassis uses the engine as a structural member and adds an aluminium front section that doubles as the airbox, contributing to the bike s light weight. The 1299 has slightly steeper steering geometry (at 24 degrees), and follows the race-developed 1199 Panigale R in having a 4mm lower pivot for the single-sided swing-arm, for improved grip under acceleration.