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2013Ducati 1199 Panigale

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The 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale is a track-focused superbike for experienced riders who want race-bred precision on road or circuit. Its 1198 cc V-twin delivers 181 hp with the raw, torquey character Ducati is famous for, wrapped in a monocoque aluminium chassis and a 164 kg dry weight. Best known as the bike that redefined the Italian superbike.

Capacity: 1198.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 164.0 kg
Seat height: 825 mm
Power: 181.0 HP (135.0 kW) @ 10750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Power	195.0 HP (143.4 kW) @ 10750 RPM	181.0 HP (135.0 kW) @ 10750 RPM
Rear suspension	Fully adjustable Sachs unit.	Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
Front brakes	Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston callipers ABS optional +2.5kg (+5.5lb)	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes	Single disc. 2-piston calliper	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.

Other years 2012 2013 2014

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail2%

Cornering96%

City riding25%

Daily riding20%

Touring15%

Two-up15%

Track97%

Best for: Built primarily for high-speed cornering and track performance, with road use very much a secondary consideration.
Built for: A razor-sharp, race-derived machine with a thunderous V-twin character that rewards precision and punishes hesitation.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone wanting a relaxed, upright touring experience.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 825mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1198.0 ccm
Power: 181.0 HP (135.0 kW) @ 10750 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 166 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: DDUCC1.20NSB-003-R02
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 7.06 L/100km (33.3 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 8.0 CO g/km
Torque: 132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 1.1037 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 112.0 x 60.8 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Performance

0-60 mph: 2.60 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1437 mm
Seat height: 825 mm
Dry weight: 164.0 kg
Wet weight: 188.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Monocoque Aluminium
Front suspension: Marzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight slider
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 100 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 330 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 200/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Red, white
Warranty: 24

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2012	2013	2014
Capacity	1198 cc	1198 cc	1198 cc
Dry weight	164 kg	164 kg	167 kg
Seat height	825 mm	825 mm	825 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	17 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 6 recalls may apply

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGApr 2014 · 14V166000

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk: The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERAug 2012 · 12V402000

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

Risk: The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAug 2012 · 12V392000

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.

Risk: Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

SUSPENSION:REARAug 2012 · 12V401000

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

Risk: The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

STEERINGAug 2012 · 12V400000

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

Risk: The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

STEERINGAug 2012 · 12V399000

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.

Risk: The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

These recalls cover some 2013 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →