2017 Ducati Panigale R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2017 Ducati Panigale R sport motorcycle, Ducati features a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 205 HP (149.6 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 136.2 Nm (100.5 lb-ft) at 10,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 171.1 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (10,250 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 R measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.11 HP/kg (0.9 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 1,442 mm (56.8 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 2015 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
171.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.11 HP/kg (0.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,250–11,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsL-twin
Power205.0 HP (149.6 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque136.2 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.5 ft.lbs) @ 10250 RPM
Compression13.2:1
Bore x Stroke112.0 x 60.8 mm (4.4 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
DrivelineChain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.
Performance
Exhaust2-1-2 full titanium system with stainless steel exhaust headers, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin titanium mufflers with carbon fibre end caps.
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)
Wheelbase1442 mm (56.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Radially mounted.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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