2018 Ducati Panigale 1299 R Final Edition Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2018 Ducati Panigale 1299 R Final Edition sport motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 1285 cc (78.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 209.4 HP (152.8 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 142 Nm (104.7 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 163 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Panigale 1299 R Final Edition measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.1 HP/kg (0.91 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 1,435 mm (56.5 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 2018 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
163 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.1 HP/kg (0.91 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–11,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1285.0 ccm (78.41 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsL-twin
Power209.4 HP (152.8 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque142.0 Nm (14.5 kgf-m or 104.7 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke116.0 x 60.8 mm (4.6 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 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
Exhaust2-1-2 full titanium system with stainless steel exhaust headers, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin titanium mufflers.
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque Aluminium
Rake24.0°
Trail96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted.
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