2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale R sport motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 195 HP (142.3 kW) at 10,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 132 Nm (97.4 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 162.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 1199 Panigale R measures 189 kg (417 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.03 HP/kg (0.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,437 mm (56.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2013 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
162.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.03 HP/kg (0.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–10,750 rpm
Standover Height
825 mm (32.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power195.0 HP (142.3 kW)) @ 10750 RPM
Torque132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke112.0 x 60.8 mm (4.4 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
DrivelineChain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.
Performance
Exhaust2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque Aluminium
Rake24.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage
Wheelbase1437 mm (56.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Weight incl.189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Power/Weight1.1818 HP/kg
Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed
InstrumentsDigital unit with TFT colour display rev counter, speed, gear selected, odometer, etc.
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Transmission
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