Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, unique and collectible motorcycle

Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition – With the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, Ducati wanted to pay tribute to the twin-cylinder that wrote the history of the Superbike World Championship. The Final Edition, which was created in a numbered (but not limited) series, Euro 4 approved, represents the perfect mix between super-performance engine and racing chassis.

The chassis is the same as the Panigale R, complete with Öhlins mechanical suspension and 24° steering angle, while the Superquadro derives from that of the 1299 Superleggera with 209 HP* at 11.000 rpm and 14,5 kgm* at 9.000 rpm /minute.

The Ducati four-valve twin-cylinder with Desmodromic control has evolved over three decades, winning over 330 races in the Superbike World Championship. From the 851 (Marco Lucchinelli's first victory on 3 April 1988) to the Panigale R, passing through the 888, 916, 996, 998, 999, 1098, 1198 and 1199, the two-cylinder from Bologna has always been a protagonist on the track as well as in the sports car market. The “Final Edition” represents a tribute to the Ducati supersport twin-cylinder, mixing the maximum performance ever achieved by a two-cylinder with a racing chassis.

MotoGP electronics

The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is equipped with the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) which provides information on vehicle dynamics to ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO) and Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO) . The automatic calibration system of tire size and final drive ratio allows the DTC EVO, DWC EVO and Engine Brake Control (EBC) to always function optimally. All these systems have different levels of intervention pre-selected depending on the riding mode inserted (Race, Sport and Wet) and customizable as desired. The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is also equipped with the Ducati Data Analysis+ GPS (DDA+ GPS) system and also allows the recording of the lean angle. The impressive array of electronic devices is completed by the control buttons mounted on the handlebar, derived from racing, for quick adjustments of the DTC, DWC or EBC systems during use on the track.

Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO)

The DTC EVO, which equips the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, is based on an algorithm that makes interventions precise and fast. The DTC EVO interfaces with the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), measuring the bike's lean angle at any time and using it to more accurately judge the intervention necessary to guarantee ideal slip of the rear tire (based on to the DTC EVO level entered). Furthermore, the DTC EVO involves the intervention of the throttle body valves, in addition to the management of ignition advance and injection. In all situations where rapid intervention of the DTC EVO is not necessary, the use of the throttle body valves allows the combustion parameters to be kept optimal, obtaining a more fluid engine response and intervention. With simple traction control, when rear tire slip is determined, the system intervenes to control it. When grip returns to optimal, the system reduces intervention until slippage occurs again. And the cycle repeats. This results in a graph showing the intervention oscillations around a theoretical “ideal intervention line” representing the limit of traction. The DTC EVO reduces the magnitude of these oscillations, leading the system to intervene close to the perfect intervention line. This type of behavior is particularly advantageous in cases where the grip changes, as in the case of wear of the rear tire.

In addition to this greater precision of intervention, when set at level “1” or “2”, the DTC EVO adds a new functionality that allows the rider to control the motorcycle at a level previously achievable only by expert riders or professional riders. Now, when the motorbike is leaning, the rider can use the throttle control to request greater slip than that obtained from the normal intervention level in order to allow the motorbike, pivoting on the front wheel, to close the trajectory of the bend. The DTC EVO allows you to do this while keeping the safety parameters under control, allowing you to effectively close the trajectory with the rear wheel.

Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO)

The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is also equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. This system has been revised both in the structure of the controllers and in the algorithm, for a greater link with the pilot's requests. DWC EVO more accurately detects the presence and extent of wheelies and intervenes to control them with a greater level of robustness and precision.

Engine Brake Control (EBC)

EBC (Engine Brake Control) was developed to help riders optimize vehicle stability in extreme corner entry conditions, in MotoGP and Superbike world championship competitions, balancing the forces to which the tire is subjected rear under conditions of intensive application of the engine brake. EBC monitors throttle position, selected gear and crankshaft deceleration during extreme braking, and precisely adjusts the Ride-by-Wire system's throttle openings to balance the torque forces applied to the tire . The EBC can be set on three levels accessible from the dashboard of the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition and automatically integrated into its three Riding Modes to further assist the rider in an extraordinarily efficient manner.

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up / down

The DQS system with up/down function, in addition to minimizing shifting times, allows you to downshift without using the clutch, guaranteeing even more effective braking. The system includes a bi-directional microswitch integrated into the kinematics of the lever which, whenever the gearbox is operated, sends a signal to the engine control unit. The system acts in a distinct way for shifting and downshifting, integrating the action on ignition advance and injection already present on the upshift system with the controlled opening of the butterfly valve for downshift operation, thanks to the management of the full Ride-by-system Wire. The extent and duration of the different actuations is aimed at guaranteeing maximum fluidity of engagement even when driving at the limit on the track, working in the downshift phase in synergy with the slipper clutch and the EBC.

Monocoque technology

Developed in the hypercompetitive racing environment, the extremely compact monocoque structure integrates the airbox, contributing fundamentally to the bike's low weight, which on the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is just 179 kg (without petrol).
The compact monocoque structure, cast in aluminum to increase its resistance characteristics, uses the Superquadro engine as a structural element. It is fixed directly to the engine head and, in the front part, houses two aluminum bushings into which, in turn, the steering head bearings are inserted. In addition to fulfilling the classic function of a chassis, the monocoque also acts as an air-box. In fact, inside it houses, in addition to the air filter, the throttle bodies and the fuel circuit complete with injectors and uses the bottom of the aluminum tank as a closing cover.

Suspensions

The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is also equipped with mechanical suspension and a 24° steering angle. At the front there is a fully adjustable Öhlins NIX 30 fork with 43 mm upside-down stanchions with TiN, while at the rear the "Final Edition" is equipped with a fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 monoshock with titanium spring. The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is also equipped with an adjustable Öhlins steering damper.

Braking system

The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is equipped with Brembo M50 monobloc calipers which, in addition to being characterized by a compact design, allow for significant weight savings. The calipers, machined from a single block of alloy, offer greater rigidity and resistance to deformation under the most extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only ensures spectacular braking efficiency but also improves precision and sensitivity at the brake lever. The double Brembo Monobloc calipers each have four 30 mm diameter pistons that work on 330 mm diameter discs ensuring exceptional braking efficiency. The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is also equipped with the ABS Cornering system, which uses the very light 9.1MP Bosch control unit.

The green, white, red colors with red rims in addition to the technical contents make the Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition a unique and collectible motorcycle. It will arrive in dealerships in July at a price of 39.900 euros ex-dealership.