2012 Ducati Panigale S | Price: $23,995 Ergos The Panigale feels tiny yet the ergos aren’t that bad. But there’s a TTX shock jabbing you in the left leg at stops, and the rear header coiled under the seat makes this the hottest Ducati we’ve ridden. Dyno These curves don’t look that different from the old 1198’s, but that trough between 4500 and 7500 rpm is more pronounced, while the slope above 8000 rpm is steeper. Tech Spec Engine type: l-c 90-deg. V-twin Valve train: DOHC, 8v desmodromic Displacement: 1199cc Bore x stroke: 112.0 x 60.8mm Compression: 12.5:1 Fuel system: EFI Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper Transmission: 6-speed Measured horsepower: 158.3 bhp @ 10,600 rpm Measured torque: 80.1 lb.-ft. @ 9100 rpm Corrected ¼-mile: 10.15 sec. @ 141.79 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.66 sec. Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 36/28/32 mpg Frame: Aluminum monocoque with single-sided swingarm Front suspension: Öhlins NIX30 43mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear suspension: Öhlins TTX36 shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Front brake: Dual Brembo Monobloc four-piston calipers, 330mm discs with optional ABS Rear brake: Brembo two-piston caliper, 245mm disc with optional ABS Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Rear tire: 200/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Rake/trail: 24.5°/3.9 in. Seat height: 32.5 in. Wheelbase: 56.6 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Weight (tank full/empty): 426/399 lbs. Colors: Red Availability: Now Warranty: 24 mo., unlimited mi. Contact: Ducati North America 10443 Bandley Dr. Cupertino, CA 95014 408.253.0499 www.ducati.com 2012 MV Agusta F4R | Price: $19,498 Ergos The MV’s bars feel just about level with the seat because they nearly are. It’s a long reach, making the F4R pretty hard on your wrists and back, while exhaust heat puts the hurt on your backside. Dyno Less stroke should mean less midrange power, but the F4R feels pretty fierce, and sounds stupendous. Power ramps up quickly above 10,000 rpm, and the motor goes ballistic above 12,000 rpm. Tech Spec Engine type: l-c inline-four Valve train: DOHC, 16v radial Displacement: 998cc Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 50.9mm Compression: 13.4:1 Fuel system: EFI Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper Transmission: 6-speed Measured horsepower: 168.9 bhp @ 12,800 rpm Measured torque: 74.3 lb.-ft. @ 10,500 rpm Corrected ¼-mile: 10.73 sec. @ 138.51 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.73 sec. Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 33/24/28 mpg Frame: Tubular-steel with aluminum single-sided swingarm Front suspension: Marzocchi 50mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear suspension: Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping Front brake: Dual Brembo Monobloc four-piston calipers, 320mm discs Rear brake: Brembo four-piston caliper, 210mm disc Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP Rake/trail: 23.5°/4.0 in. Seat height: 32.7 in. Wheelbase: 56.3 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Weight (tank full/empty): 473/446 lbs. Colors : Red/silver, black/gray Available : Now Warranty : 24 mo., unlimited mi. Contact : MV Agusta USA 10 Canal St. #224 Bristol, PA 19007 215.781.1770 www.mvagustausa.com « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | View Full Article By Aaron Frank Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
