Ducati 959 Panigale is listed for 178,000 yuan.
On September 3rd, 2016, Ducati China released its brand-new entry-level sports car, Ducati 959 Panigale. This is a brand-new model, which is used to replace ducati 899 Panigale which was sold in China before. The price of Ducati 959 Panigale is 178,000 RMB, setting a new low for Ducati Superbike.
Ducati called the 959 Panigale a Supermid model sports car. It is not only the product of the simple cylinder expansion of the 899 Panigale, but also a thorough magic change of the Superquadro L twin-cylinder engine carried by the 899 Panigale. Among them, the crankshaft and valves are redesigned, and the crankcase uses the same vacuum die casting technology as 1299 Panigale, which makes the lightweight and durability of the whole vehicle reach a new height.
Before listing, some netizens were discussing whether the 959 Panigale will adopt the same concealed exhaust design as the American version after it is introduced into China, but after seeing the real car today, it can be confirmed that the 959 Panigale introduced into China will adopt the same standard as the European version and adopt side exhaust, which will be a big blow to friends who only look at the appearance.
Ducati 959 Panigale is equipped with a Super Quadro L twin-cylinder engine with a displacement of 955 cc. The maximum power is 115kW(156Ps)/10500rpm, and the maximum torque is 107.4Nm/9000rpm, which is a great improvement compared with 899 Panigale. SHOWA (Showa) and SACHS (Sachs) brand shock absorbers will all appear on the 959 Panigale as standard configuration, and the electronic auxiliary equipment has not been castrated.
Summary: 959 Panigale was born at the end of 2015 and introduced to China in the second half of this year. It can be seen that China, Ducati attaches great importance to the domestic high-end motorcycle market. The super middleweight model is matched with a surprise price of 178,000 yuan, which is enough for the 959 Panigale to play the medium weight, and it is in a very favorable position in the sports car market. Finally, it is certain that Ducati 959 Panigale will be the most powerful sports car that can be bought within 180,000 yuan.