The Panigale family will not be ignored this season. In fact, we expect the baby Panigale to get an update to gear up for the upcoming Euro 5 emission norms. A test unit spotted in the wild has confirmed that the facelifted Ducati Panigale 959 will have several mechanical and cosmetic changes.

The baby Panigale will get the single-sided swingarm, making the bike a more premium offering. Also, the exhaust unit traces its origins to the Ducati Diavel. However, the engine is where the mystery becomes thicker. There is no confirmation whether Ducati will continue with the L-twin layout or move on to a smaller V4! Also, the Italians may increase the engine capacity to help meet the Euro 5 norms.

In its present form, the 955 cc engine is capable of producing 150 PS of power and 102 Nm of torque. Electronic riding aids include traction control, riding modes and engine brake control. A highlight of the braking setup is the M4.32 monobloc callipers up front. The suspension system includes 43 mm upside-down Showa big piston fork which is fully adjustable and a fully adjustable Sachs unit at the rear. Tyres are premium Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa. Expect the updated Ducati Panigale 959 to be priced at around the INR 16 lakh (ex-showroom) mark.