2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S 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 S measures 188 kg (414 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.04 HP/kg (0.96 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 1,430 mm (56.3 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 3 indexed model years from 2012 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
1.04 HP/kg (0.96 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 DetailsL-twin cylinder
Power195.0 HP (142.3 kW)) @ 10750 RPM
Torque132.0 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
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
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 3
Exhaust2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque aluminium
Rake24.5°
Front SuspensionÖhlins 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: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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