- The new engine appears to be Euro 5 compliant as well.
- It might also produce 10PS to 15PS more power.
- Ducati is likely to unveil the all-new motorcycle at this year’s EICMA.
If you thought the Ducati Panigale V4 was a bit too much for you, we’ve got some news. The Bologna-based bikemaker was recently spotted testing an e𓃲rr, ”smaller” displacement Ducati. The all-new 959 Panigale, with a V4-inspired design and an all-new engine setup!
But, wait. Before you grab your pitchforks, let’s take a closer look at the sp♔y images. While initial speculations lead us to believe that the “baby” Panigale might house a de-tuned version of the firm’s Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, that appears to be not the case anymore.
Instead, the 2019 model looks like it’s housing a V-twin setup and p𝕴erhaps a slight increaꦜse in capacity. However, we expect the cc’s have been kept under the 1000cc mark. As far as power figures are concerned, expect a jump of 10PS to 15PS. Which is saying a lot considering the current-gen 959 already makes 150PS.
Take a closer look and you’ll also notice a bulkier exhaust collector. We suspect this might be d🌄one to stay clear of the upcoming Euro 5 norms. As mentioned earlier, the 959 Panigale now looks eerily similar to its older sibling.
This can be seen with its V4-in♏spired bodywork, similarly styled headlight design and a new fairing. However, the profile remains very much similar to the previous generation. Other noticeable changes include the addition of a single-sided swingarm, replacing the double-sided unit.
As for when we’ll see it in the flesh, Ducati might unveil the new 959 Panigale at the 2019 EICMA Show in Milan. We also𝓀 expect the company to introduce additional S and R variants of the bike, just like its older sibling, the Panigale V4.
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