2016 Ducati 959 Panigale First Ride Review

More displacement, more power, more Ducati. Ducati increases the engine capacity of its 959 Panigale Superbike ($14,995) for what it thinks is the perfect blend of power and control.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Although we touched on the major technical updates in the 959 Panigale First Look preview, there are additional details to reveal. In addition to the longer-stroke Superquadro engine (identical stroke measurement to the 1199/1299), engineers fitted another pair of showerhead-style fuel injectors atop the throttle bodies. This complements the extra displacement, netting a stronger spread of power throughout its 11,500 rpm powerband (a 200 rpm increase compared to the 899).

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