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2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S, Where technology is a step ahead Financing Options available from Ducati: 48 Months for 1.99%, 60 Month for 2.99%, 72 Months for 3.99% OR $1000 in Accessory/Apparel Credit. Bring the Superquadro engine with an unprecedented 116mm bore 205 hp of pure adrenaline and 145 Nm of stunning torque together with the semi-active suspension and electronic steering dampegoverned by the Öhlins Smart EC system and technology takes a giant leap forward. The 1299 Panigale S stands apart with its full LED headlights and carbon fibre mudguard, excelling with auxiliary handlebar buttons and forged wheels. Undoubtedly the most thrilling superbike on the market. CHASSIS MONOCOQUE TECHNOLOGY: The Panigale S's Monoscocca chassis forms its structural backbone - compact, rigid, lightweight, and multi-functional. Cast in aluminum, it attaches at its rear directly to the heads of the Superquadro engine and contains the steering head and bearings at its front. In addition to performing the function of a traditional frame, the Monoscocca also serves as the airbox and in this way significantly contributes to lowering the overall weight of the motorcycle. Housed inside it are the air filter, throttle bodies and fuel circuit complete with injectors, making it truly unique and a revolutionary advancement to the world of traditional motorcycle construction. FORGED WHEELS: The 1299 Panigale S and Panigale R feature Marchesini tri-W spoke forged aluminium wheels, which have an eye-catching racing style and are strong and incredibly lightweight. BRAKES: The 1299 Panigale S features the finest brakes available - Brembo's M50 Monobloc calipers. Sporting an extremely compact design and machined out of a single alloy block, the M50 calipers offer the ultimate in rigidity and deformation resistance during extreme braking. ERGONOMICS: The Panigale S's ergonomic dimensions assure a perfect integration between rider and motorcycle. The seat and handlebar positions are optimized to provide total control and comfort during sport and track riding, while the switchgear and dash are further designed to be intuitive, informative, and a pleasure to use. Grippy, machined-from-billet aluminum footpegs and a carefully-shaped seat with racing cover allow the rider to perfectly integrate with the Panigale, and focus only on the extraordinary sensations of the ride. TIRES: All Panigales benefit from Pirelli's Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, the road version of the tire used in the Superstock 1000 World Championship: 120/70 ZR17 at front and 200/55 ZR17 at rear, which provide the contact patch necessary to effectively transmit the Superquadro's power to the ground. Designed to maintain a precise line in straights and on curves, the rear 200/55 ZR17 tire maximizes the area of contact and corner speed by combining 200 mm width with a high profile. The tires have structures and compounds deriving directly from Pirelli's experience i
