Ducati 1199 Panigale: the new generation 2012 Superbike announced
By Andrew, 21 Sep, 2011. 0 Comments
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Ducati announced today that its new generation 2012 Superbike will be named “Ducati 1199 Panigale”. Expected to make its first public debut at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan 10-13 November, the new model will break firm’s superbike tradition by adding a name to its 1199cc engine capacity (referred to as eleven-nine-nine). This means that the superbike will make a significant and warm association to its historic roots in the Borgo Panigale area of Bologna.
This region is known as the “Motor Valley” and where high performance and racing runs through the veins of its passionate people. According to the manufacturer, the new superbike was developed as a true sport bike with competition in its DNA. Moreover, the Ducati 1199 Panigale will make its racing debut in the 2012 FIM Superstock Championship and, in accordance with the factory’s development program, make its debut in World Superbike in 2013.
“The two-stage introduction enables Ducati additional development for the Superbike version of the 1199 Panigale, appropriate to the more open regulations of the World Superbike category, and in addition help control costs for World Superbike teams who can continue to compete with a 2012 version of the 1198 with technical support from Ducati Engineers.” said the press release.
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