[959Admin]

Well that didn’t take long. Just a week after we first broke the news that Ducati is introducing a new 959 Panigale, the new model has now been spotted undergoing testing (i.e. posing for spy photographers).

The motorcycle depicted appears to be an amalgam of Ducati’s 1299 and 899 models. The fairing, mirrors and exhaust appear identical to the larger Panigale (with the model number covered up with masking tape) while the ten-spoke wheels, Brembo monobloc brakes and aluminum double-sided swingarm are from the 899. The suspension also appears to be the same as the 899’s chassis, with a Showa fork and Sachs rear shock.

SOURCE: Motorcycle.com

For more details - Ducati 959 Spied

 

[BBBingo]

the exhaust looks different, is it possible its the 959 but wearing older clothes?

 

[moto]

The article claims that the 959 looks like something you get when combining bits of the 1299 and the 899. Can't really argue with that. What other changers will there be besides the cc?

 

[Helios]

Looks basically the same as the other Panigale bikes. Differences are minor and I feel as though I already know what the Panigale looks like and am a fan. It's more about the specs for me.

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

What's the tape covering? Extra side vents or lights?

 

[corsa]

Looks basically the same as the other Panigale bikes. Differences are minor and I feel as though I already know what the Panigale looks like and am a fan. It's more about the specs for me.

Yeah it's nothing really new, one look at the line up on the Ducati site of what you may have seen in person already and you've seen just about all you need to see.

It's just nice to see were getting some trickle down from the bigger bikes.

 

[BBBingo]

compare with the 899

 

[Helios]

Do we know if it is going to have a single sided swing arm?

 

[corsa]

Do we know if it is going to have a single sided swing arm?

I doubt it will otherwise we'd see it here and observing things... it seems as if Ducati wants to keep it on the 1199 and up when it comes to sportbikes.

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

It's quite hard to tell it apart from the 899 when looking at the main body.

 

[BBBingo]

Do we know if it is going to have a single sided swing arm?

Will not. Its basically an 899 with upgraded engine and electronics...

 

[corsa]

Yup.

That's the best way to look at this, seems like it's just the more potent package that fixes all or most of the flaws the 899 had, torque being one of them.

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

If this ^ is true then it may be why we're not seeing a 899 EVO?

 

[BBBingo]

Yup.

That's the best way to look at this, seems like it's just the more potent package that fixes all or most of the flaws the 899 had, torque being one of them.

careful how you word that though... its not that the 899 didn't have torque, but it had a flat spot where most people NEED torque on the street...

 

[VroomVroom]

Is it just me or does the 959 have bigger scoops?

 

[BBBingo]

Is it just me or does the 959 have bigger scoops?

yes the intakes look different, not sure if they actually take in more air though.

 

[corsa]

careful how you word that though... its not that the 899 didn't have torque, but it had a flat spot where most people NEED torque on the street...

Indeed, I remember seeing that mentioned on some other communities, i'm sure on the track it was sufficient, but of course a lot of times they're on the street.

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

Which gear was the torque flat spot in?

 

[corsa]

Which gear was the torque flat spot in?

This should help:

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

Ahhh, that bit of decline in the lower RPMs.
Thanks for the chart!