On the heels of Sunday’s unveiling of the 2018 Panigale V4 in Milan, Ducati has retired the Panigale 1199/1299. Fear not, though, the V-twin remains a strategic part of the Italian manufacturer’s superb sporting tradition in the form of the 959 Panigale. For the 959—the first Panigale to meet Euro 4 emissions—to evolve into its new spearhead role, Ducati upgraded the bike to Corse spec with top-quality components from Akrapovic, Brembo, Öhlins, and Pirelli. Öhlins is used across the board: a ducati 959 mm inverted fork, a TTX36 shock, and an adjustable steering damper. Front brakes are from the standard model, with 320mm Brembo discs and four-piston M4.32 calipers. Akrapovic produces the Ti exhaust, which trims a claimed 5.5 pounds from the overall weight of the bike, and a lithium-ion battery replaces the lead-acid unit. Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires are standard in 120/70-17 front and 180/60-17 rear sizes. These upgrades are relevant in terms o...
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