This certainly has to be one of my most favourite and most anticipated releases of 2012 so far. The Ducatti 1199 Panigale s in my view has to be one of the sexiest things on two wheels since the release of the Suzuki GSXR 750 k8 model.

The 1199 come with The Superquadro witch the most powerful twin-cylinder engine on the planet, and as evidence of the Ducati 1199 Panigale's flawless performance In the innovative Superquadro engine, the power has been increased up to 195 HP@10,750 rpm, an absolute reference for a series-produced twin-cylinder, while torque has been increased to 13.5 kgm@9,000 rpm. And thanks to the Riding Mode options, the rider is able to modulate power delivery based on riding style and road conditions.

The 1199 Panigale features a distribution of weights equivalent to 52% at the front and 48% at the rear without the rider. The ratio then becomes an optimal 50:50 when the rider is on the seat to guarantee absolute stability and handling. To achieve this optimal configuration, solutions were implemented to allow a concentration of the weights at the front: the engine has come forward 32 mm compared to the 1198, the exhaust system is placed under the engine, the rider's position is advanced by 30 mm. Added to all this is the new single-sided swingarm in 100% cast aluminium secured directly to the rear of the engine, longer than the 1198 by 39 mm.