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More Ducati 1199 Panigale Spy Shots

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 10:00 PM PDT


Hey guys, Jon here again. This latest batch of Ducati 1199 spy photos was snapped by a rider on the Italian Autostrada. This is the first time we've seen the 1199 ridden by an American-sized rider. Evaluating the 195bhp superbike's also sports a Termignoni Buell-esque exhaust system.

That dual-exit exhaust (one outlet on each side) neatly mirrors the arrangement of the stock cans, replacing their boxiness with a more traditional canister. Less flattering is the square-section cover or pipe for the pigtail exhaust component. That underseat curly cue is likely there to help tailor the flow of exhaust gases. Having the correct length and diameter pipe is crucial to making horsepower and Ducati would have a hard time fitting all that length for both the front and rear cylinders, plus the catalyzer and muffler under the motor.

Also very evident in these photos is the shape of the low, bulbous fuel tank. Where previous Ducati superbike tanks have been tall, narrow and squared off, this one resembles that of the Diavel much more closely. This, plus the relatively relaxed relationship between seat, bars and pegs has us hoping the 1199 adopts a much more conventional riding position to Ducs of yore, one that will make it much easier to interact with the bike in a conventional manner during athletic riding.

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