Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale pairs a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 102 Nm (75.2 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 157.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 959 Panigale measures 176 kg (388 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,431 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 2016 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
157.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.85 HP/kg (1.17 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement955.0 ccm (58.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSuperquadro L-Twin
Power150.0 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 60.8 mm (3.9 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 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
Emission DetailsEuro 4
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°
Trail96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active mode. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1431 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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