Ducati has introduced the final edition of the 1299
Panigale R, a limited edition model which will be the last production version
of the model before it's replaced by the upcoming Ducati V4 superbike. The new
1299 Panigale R Final Edition was introduced at the World Superbike
Championship at Laguna Seca, California, US.
A Euro 4 compliant limited edition bike, each 1299
Panigale R Final Edition is individually numbered and will be offered in a
dedicated tri-colour scheme. An offshoot of the 1299 Superleggera engine, the
Final Edition Superquadro packs nearly 209 bhp at 11,000 rpm and peak torque of
142 Nm at 9,000 rpm. It features a lighter crankshaft with a larger crank pin
and tungsten balancing pads, while the con-rods, like the intake-exhaust
valves, are made of titanium. As on Superbike engines, the two 116 mm diameter
pistons have just two segments and slide on steel cylinder liners.
The chassis set up on the Ducati supersport is the
same as that of the Panigale R, and features an ultra-compact monocoque and
Ohlins suspension. The bike also gets the Euro 4 compliant all-titanium
Akrapovic exhaust with dual silencer, just like the one on the Panigale R that
competes in the World Superbike championship. Dry weight of the 1299 Panigale
Final Edition is 179 kg.
The electronics package features the Bosch Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU) and is equipped with cornering ABS, Ducati Wheelie Control
EVO (DWC EVO), Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO) and Engine Brake Control
(EBC). These systems have default settings linked to the selected Riding Mode
(Race, Sport and Wet) but can be personalised as desired.
