We are still a few months of 2012, but the Ducati seems to capture the title for the bike the most anticipated of the new year with the continuation of 1198, the company's flagship superbike.
Rumours were rife, that the official name of the new machine will be. All Xtreme Superquadrata (super-site, in reference to the engine much more square bore and stroke measurements), the 1199 only has all been thrown on the table. Ducati has finally put the rumors to rest, having recently unveiled its official name: 1199 Panigale.
For the first time Ducati Superbike range depart from traditional numerical nomenclature. As in past superbikes, "1199" refers to engine size, while "Panigale" pays homage to the home of Ducati in Bologna Borgo Panigale.
Rumours were rife, that the official name of the new machine will be. All Xtreme Superquadrata (super-site, in reference to the engine much more square bore and stroke measurements), the 1199 only has all been thrown on the table. Ducati has finally put the rumors to rest, having recently unveiled its official name: 1199 Panigale.
For the first time Ducati Superbike range depart from traditional numerical nomenclature. As in past superbikes, "1199" refers to engine size, while "Panigale" pays homage to the home of Ducati in Bologna Borgo Panigale.
In addition to his name, more information about Ducati's new flagship is far from official, but we know the company is to make a huge effort for this new machine. So this is what we have gathered a new 1199 Panigale.
The main theme is to raise so much interest is the body - or rather, lack thereof. How to Ducati MotoGP, a new 1199cc V-Twin Sport is a half-self-supporting frame, which wiped out the traditional frame and uses the engine as a stressed member, which is attached to the suspension. Cast aluminum fork bolt, under the guidance of the head, which is then connected to the engine, while the one-sided swingarm in the crankcase. The main advantage of this is a significant weight reduction.
The main theme is to raise so much interest is the body - or rather, lack thereof. How to Ducati MotoGP, a new 1199cc V-Twin Sport is a half-self-supporting frame, which wiped out the traditional frame and uses the engine as a stressed member, which is attached to the suspension. Cast aluminum fork bolt, under the guidance of the head, which is then connected to the engine, while the one-sided swingarm in the crankcase. The main advantage of this is a significant weight reduction.
This concept is not new, since Britten and Vincent have the same architecture of the past, but the Ducati is the first major manufacturer to break the mold and the remainder in future frameless design mass-produced motorcycle. Shock nearly horizontal, rear dual-cylinder swing is implemented through the push rod engine and a finger-type rocker from the chainstay. In fact, this design "unframed" is taken directly from the Ducati MotoGP program.
Judging by spy photos we've seen, the bike will be very tight. We see a fairly long arms that will probably be longer than the unit of 19.3 inches on the 1198th This should help traction and cornering stability. Educated estimates put the wheelbase under 56 inches. Lines and the body in 1199 Panigale said to be the result of countless hours of wind tunnel.
Judging by spy photos we've seen, the bike will be very tight. We see a fairly long arms that will probably be longer than the unit of 19.3 inches on the 1198th This should help traction and cornering stability. Educated estimates put the wheelbase under 56 inches. Lines and the body in 1199 Panigale said to be the result of countless hours of wind tunnel.
In front of the engine, the new power plant in 1199 is in many ways a radical and Ducati. And 'even at 90 ° V-Twin with desmodromic valve control, but that's where the similarities end. In order to stay to fight the twin inline-Fours as well as for the road and the track needs more square on the diameter / stroke ratio. To this end, the cylinders should be a 112 mm mass together to attack only 60.9 mm, 7 mm less than the current format 1198 This makes sense because, as the set for the transition, the only way to generate more power to engine run faster (forced induction off, of course). We look forward to 1199 rpm to 12000 rpm Panigale or above on how to produce nearly 180 horsepower to the shaft.
This should lead to about 160 horsepower to the rear wheel, which could be regarded as almost equivalent to high-powered four-cylinder BMW S1000RR literbikes not only amazingly powerful, that we have just learned to be updated in 2012.
This should lead to about 160 horsepower to the rear wheel, which could be regarded as almost equivalent to high-powered four-cylinder BMW S1000RR literbikes not only amazingly powerful, that we have just learned to be updated in 2012.
In order to maintain a minimum distance, and prevents the front tire to be slapped in front of the brake cylinder, 90 ° Double is tilted back 10 degrees, positioning the greater the stylish "V" rather than a traditional "L" in a way that Ducati familiar with.
Inside the motor bearings are said to replace the bearings in which the spin crank journals, resulting in more rigid crank to remove the casing failure due to axial pulsations - something that hit Superbike Ducati page 851, says Cycle World European correspondent Bruno Prato. The Testastretta heads incorporating desmodromic valves will drop the belts and instead rely on a combination of chains and gears for activation.
Inside the motor bearings are said to replace the bearings in which the spin crank journals, resulting in more rigid crank to remove the casing failure due to axial pulsations - something that hit Superbike Ducati page 851, says Cycle World European correspondent Bruno Prato. The Testastretta heads incorporating desmodromic valves will drop the belts and instead rely on a combination of chains and gears for activation.
Eventually, you'll notice under the traditional tail exhaust is gone, replaced instead by a significant drain pipes coming out of both sides of the wheel. Besides being beautiful, the biggest advantage is the mass concentration. Is no longer the butt roast, either.
On the side of the electronics, there is no reason to believe in 1199 Panigale will not be at the forefront here, too. Like the 1098R is the first production motorcycle to implement traction control in 2008, expect to see a more refined version of the DTC on Panigale. We would not be surprised to see other rider aids, launch control, wheelie control or even electronically controlled suspension, the Multi Strada.
On the side of the electronics, there is no reason to believe in 1199 Panigale will not be at the forefront here, too. Like the 1098R is the first production motorcycle to implement traction control in 2008, expect to see a more refined version of the DTC on Panigale. We would not be surprised to see other rider aids, launch control, wheelie control or even electronically controlled suspension, the Multi Strada.
So far, tests of the prototype of the new Panigale 1199 took place at the Autodromo Mugello test pilot factory World Superstock rider Danilo Petrucci, and the favorite son of Ducati, Troy Bayliss. Two versions of the machine - a base model and a set of specifications (possibly a variant R or S, or even a Superstock bike racing-spec) version - is being tested, the latter is distinguished by Öhlins suspensions.
So far, the rumor has been extremely positive in terms of lap times, these prototypes. Petrucci would have lacked besting Max Biaggi World Superbike lap record of 1:50.8. Bayliss, meanwhile, posted a best time of 1:52.0 and Twitter (@ TroyBaylisstic) things like, "Cycling is an animal, and is on the money."
Bayliss followed with further testing at Mugello earlier this week and has eased concerns about the dignity of the aluminum monocoque chassis tweeting "Anyone concerned about the new Ducati Superbike is not required. Match the best time in my book (presumably the afternoon), then () track is a little 'slower. Also at first, but on the road in the form of anything does not come close. " Bayliss Mugello test ready for the best time of 1:51.3, the whole half a second faster than he went in 1198
As impressive as the new model seems to be on track, it is not surprising that compete with the new Ducati motorcycle immediately. 1199 The first Panigale compete next year in the Superstock 2012 FIM Championship drivers' championship has no name (Petrucci seems a natural choice for a seat), but an assault on the Superbike world stage will have to wait until the next. This allows the plant a year to develop the rules to open Panigale Superbike, while the privateers and computers running the 1198 can still compete with the help of engineers from Ducati ... and save for what promises to be the best thing since sliced ciabatta bread.
Many details about 1199 Panigale will be announced on November 7 during the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. Stay tuned for more exciting news on the world sporting the new 2012 model.
So far, the rumor has been extremely positive in terms of lap times, these prototypes. Petrucci would have lacked besting Max Biaggi World Superbike lap record of 1:50.8. Bayliss, meanwhile, posted a best time of 1:52.0 and Twitter (@ TroyBaylisstic) things like, "Cycling is an animal, and is on the money."
Bayliss followed with further testing at Mugello earlier this week and has eased concerns about the dignity of the aluminum monocoque chassis tweeting "Anyone concerned about the new Ducati Superbike is not required. Match the best time in my book (presumably the afternoon), then () track is a little 'slower. Also at first, but on the road in the form of anything does not come close. " Bayliss Mugello test ready for the best time of 1:51.3, the whole half a second faster than he went in 1198
As impressive as the new model seems to be on track, it is not surprising that compete with the new Ducati motorcycle immediately. 1199 The first Panigale compete next year in the Superstock 2012 FIM Championship drivers' championship has no name (Petrucci seems a natural choice for a seat), but an assault on the Superbike world stage will have to wait until the next. This allows the plant a year to develop the rules to open Panigale Superbike, while the privateers and computers running the 1198 can still compete with the help of engineers from Ducati ... and save for what promises to be the best thing since sliced ciabatta bread.
Many details about 1199 Panigale will be announced on November 7 during the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. Stay tuned for more exciting news on the world sporting the new 2012 model.
