Ducati Panigale R 2017 - Superbike

Soooo beautiful this bike!

 

Race-bred, start to finish

Born to race, the new Panigale R brings a thrill to the track. 205 hp react instantly to a twist of the throttle thanks to ultralight engine components. Track-optimised geometry and racing suspension ensure responsive racetrack behaviour. Max speed is above 300 Km/h, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 secs. This generation brings an electronic riding evolution that solves the hyper aggressiveness and bestiality of the previous generation, delivering the same sensation of power but in a smother and controllable way.

Electronics are tuned to deliver maximum performance. A lithium-ion battery and a titanium Ducati Performance by Akrapovič exhaust will take you and 162 kg of racing technology straight to the chequered flag. Carbon fiber is the matter for several components and ensures resistance and low weight to boost performance.

Fully Ride-by-Wire

The opening and closing of throttle butterflies on the Superquadro is controlled by a fully electronic Ride-by-Wire system. The absence of a mechanical connection between the twistgrip and the throttle bodies allows the engine ECU to regulate power delivery by directly adjusting the throttle; Ride-by-Wire makes it possible to have different power and delivery based on the selected Riding Mode, to alter the level of engine back-torque (EBC), and to control any slipping of the rear wheel (DTC).

See it in action in the video bellow:

Source: http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbike/panigale_r/index.do