Ducati 959

This article is about the motorcycle. For the car, see Porsche 959.

The Ducati 959 Panigale is a 955 cc (58.3 cu in)^[3] sport bike manufactured by Ducati as the successor to the 898 cc (54.8 cu in) 899.^[4][5] The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. It was announced in 2015 for the 2016 model year and was replaced by its successor Ducati Panigale V2. .

Ducati 959

Manufacturer	Ducati
Production	2016–2019
Predecessor	899
Successor	Panigale V2[1][2]
Class	Sport bike
Engine	Liquid cooled 90° 955 cc (58.3 cu in) V-twin, 4-valve/cyl desmodromic
Bore / stroke	100 mm × 60.8 mm (3.94 in × 2.39 in)
Compression ratio	12.5:1
Power	Claimed: 157 hp (117 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Torque	Claimed: 107.4 N⋅m (79.2 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, wet multi-plate, chain drive
Frame type	Aluminum monocoque
Suspension	Front: Fully adjustable 43 mm (1.7 in) Showa Rear: Fully adjustable Sachs
Brakes	Front: Brembo radial monobloc calipers, 2×320 mm (13 in) discs Rear: 245 mm (9.6 in) disc, ABS
Rake, trail	Rake: 24° Front trail: 96mm
Wheelbase	1,431 mm (56.3 in)
Weight	Claimed: 176 kg (388 lb) (dry)
Related	Ducati 1299