2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale S
Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 1285.0 ccm (78.41 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1285.00
- Engine
- Superquadro L-Twin
- Engine details
- V2, four-stroke
- Power
- 205.0 HP (149.6 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
- Torque
- 144.6 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.7 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
- Compression
- 12.6:1
- Bore × stroke
- 116.0 x 60.8 mm (4.6 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
- Fuel control
- Desmodromic valve control
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
- Final drive
- Chain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.
- Frame
- Monocoque Aluminium
- Rake
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 96 mm (3.8 inches)
- Front suspension
- Öhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
- Rear travel
- 130 mm (5.1 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
- Front brake Ø
- 330 mm (13.0 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Wheels
- 3 spoke W shape forged light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres.
- Dry weight
- 166.5 kg (367.1 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 190.5 kg (420.0 pounds)
- Seat height
- 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1105 mm (43.5 inches)
- Length
- 2070 mm (81.5 inches)
- Width
- 745 mm (29.3 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1437 mm (56.6 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
- Colours
- Red
- Starter
- Electric
The 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale S
The 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale S represents the refined evolution of Ducati's flagship superbike platform, sitting at the top of the Panigale range before the V4 era began. This is a track-focused machine that happens to be street legal, built around the explosive Superquadro L-twin engine that delivers ferocious acceleration and that distinctive Ducati soundtrack. The sophisticated electronics package and premium suspension components make this bike accessible to skilled riders while rewarding those who can exploit its considerable capabilities on both road and circuit.
The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This was the final year before Ducati transitioned to the V4 platform, making it the ultimate expression of the twin-cylinder Panigale concept.
Buyers tend to be experienced sportbike riders stepping up from 600cc machines or lateral moves from competitors like the Yamaha YZF-R1. The 2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale S attracts both serious track day enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate its status as the last of the twin-cylinder superbike flagship models.
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