1299 PANIGALE R FINAL EDITION

With the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, Ducati pays tribute to the twin-cylinder engine that has made
Superbike World Championship history. From Marco Lucchinelli's first victory on 3rd April 1988 with the
851 (in the first-ever world championship for modified production models) to the stunning 2017 wins by
Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri on the Panigale R, the Bologna-built twin-cylinder has long been a
winner in SBK. Desmoquattro, Testastretta, Superquadro: over three decades, the Ducati-designed twin-
cylinder 4-valve engine with Desmodromic timing has gone from strength to strength, powering bikes
that have made Supersport history. Motorcycles that have won no less than 330 World Superbike
Championship races. From the 851 to the Panigale R - and the 888, 916, 996, 998, 999, 1098, 1198 and
1199 in between them - the Bologna-built twin has always been as successful on the track as it has on
the supersport market. Now, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition pays homage to the great Ducati
superbike tradition by combining best-ever twin-cylinder engine performance with a racing-derived
chassis set-up.

Available as a numbered (but not limited) series, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is a Euro 4 compliant
road bike with a perfect mix of ultra-high engine performance and spot-on racing suspension. An
offshoot of the 1299 Superleggera engine, the "Final Edition" Superquadro packs a 209 hp* punch at
11,000 rpm and a torque of 14.5 kgm at 9,000 rpm The chassis set-up, instead, is the same as that on
the Panigale R, with Öhlins mechanical suspension and a 24° rake.

As for electronics, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition features the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
and ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO), Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO)
and Engine Brake Control (EBC). All these systems are set according to the selected Riding Mode
(Race, Sport and Wet) and can be personalised as desired.

In addition to top-drawer tech content, the all-new red, white and green colour scheme with red wheels
makes the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition a unique collector's item.

*The power/torque values indicated are measured using an engine dynamometer according to homologation regulation and
they correspond to the homologated data, as quoted in the Bike Registration Document.
1299 Panigale R Final Edition

• Colours
o Red, white, green colour scheme and red wheels

• Main equipment
o Superquadro engine: 209 hp* at 11,000 rpm and 14.5 kgm* at 9,000 rpm
o EURO 4 compliant
o 2-segment pistons with 116 mm diameter to boost compression ratio
o Lighter crankshaft with tungsten balancing pads
o Increased-diameter titanium intake / exhaust valves
o Cylinder head with specially developed intake and exhaust ducts
o Camshafts with increased lift
o Complete all-titanium Akrapovič exhaust with high-mount dual silencer
o Electronic package with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
o Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Wet)
o Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS and DTC EVO)
o DWC EVO, EBC, DQS up/down
o Öhlins mechanical suspension (NIX30 fork, TTX36 shock absorber)
o Öhlins adjustable steering damper
o Forged light alloy wheels
o Auxiliary control keys
o High-permeability air filter
o Automatic tyre calibration and final drive ratio system
o DDA+ GPS and lean angle display
o Li-ion battery
Cutting-edge performance
With 209 hp* at 11,000 rpm and 14.5 kgm* at 9,000 rpm, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is, together
with the 1299 Superleggera, the most powerful Ducati twin ever. The Euro 4 compliant “Final Edition”
Superquadro engine features a lightened crankshaft with a larger crank pin and tungsten balancing
pads. Like the intake-exhaust valves, the con-rods are made of titanium. The two 116 mm diameter
pistons, instead, as on Superbike engines, have just two segments and slide on steel cylinder liners.

The intake valves have a diameter of 48 mm as opposed to the 46.8 mm on the 1299 Panigale; exhaust
valves have a diameter of 39.5 mm (against 38.2 mm on the 1299 Panigale). Intake and exhaust ducts
have undergone development accordingly, improving fluid dynamics thanks also to new camshafts that
offer both improved profiles and increased valve lift.
The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition features a clutch with new slipper and self-servo system, giving
heightened 'feel' and ride stability thanks also to the use of a new forged aluminium clutch basket.

The air intake system uses a high-permeability filter while the throttle body features new aerodynamic
throttle openings with a profile designed to improve airflow. Intake horn heights have, instead, been
optimised for each cylinder head, unlike the 1299 Panigale which has horns of the same length.

Lastly, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition has a complete all-titanium Akrapovič exhaust with a high dual
silencer (Euro 4 compliant), just like the one on the official Panigale that competes in the World
Superbike championship.
MotoGP electronics
The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition mounts the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This sends
information on vehicle dynamics to the ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO) and
Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO) systems. An automatic tyre size calibration and final drive ratio
system ensures optimal DTC EVO, DWC EVO and Engine Brake Control (EBC) performance at all
times. All these systems have several intervention levels, pre-selected according to the Riding Mode
(Race, Sport and Wet) and which can be personalised as desired. Moreover, the 1299 Panigale R Final
Edition features Ducati Data Analysis+ GPS (DDA+ GPS) and lets the rider record lean angles.
Completing the impressive array of electronic devices are the racing-derived handlebar switchgears that
allow fast DTC, DWC or EBC adjustments during track riding.

Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO)

The DTC EVO on the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition is based on an algorithm that ensures faster, more
precise intervention. The DTC EVO interfaces with the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU),
constantly measuring the lean angle and using it to accurately calculate the degree of intervention
needed to ensure suitable rear wheelspin (according to the DTC EVO level setting).

Moreover, the DTC EVO also acts on the throttle body valves and controls spark and injection advance.
In all situations not requiring fast intervention of the DTC EVO, use of the throttle body valves maintains
optimal combustion parameters, ensuring more fluid engine response and control.

With simpler types of traction control, detection of rear wheelspin sees the system intervene to hold it in
check. When optimal grip is re-established the system reduces intervention until spin reoccurs and the
cycle repeats. This produces a graph that shows intervention oscillating around a theoretical "ideal
intervention line" that represents the traction limit. DTC EVO reduces the magnitude of those
oscillations, making the system operate closer to the perfect intervention line. This is particularly
advantageous in situations where grip changes, such as when the rear tyre becomes worn.

In addition to this enhanced intervention precision, when set to '1' or '2' the DTC EVO adds a new
function that allows the bike to be ridden at a level previously reserved for experts and pros. Now, when
the bike is leaned over, the rider can use the throttle to request more wheelspin than would be given by
the normal intervention level, allowing the bike to pivot around its front wheel and complete the taken
cornering line. DTC EVO lets riders to do this while keeping safety parameters under control, effectively
letting then 'close' the taken line with the rear wheel.
Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO)
The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition also comes equipped with the latest version of Ducati Wheelie
Control (DWC) EVO. This system has been overhauled in terms of both controller structure and
algorithm, ensuring a more accurate response to the rider's needs. With DWC EVO, wheelie detection is
more accurate and the system intervenes to keep it in check more firmly and precisely than ever.

Engine Brake Control (EBC)

The EBC (Engine Brake Control) system was developed to help riders optimise vehicle stability under
extreme turn-in conditions in MotoGP and Superbike championship races; it does so by balancing the
forces applied to the rear tyre under severe engine-braking conditions. The EBC monitors the throttle
position, selected gear and crankshaft deceleration rate under heavy braking and administers precise
Ride-by-Wire throttle openings to balance the torque forces acting on the tyre. There are three EBC
levels: set via the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition control panel, they are automatically integrated into the
three Riding Modes to give riders even more efficient assistance.

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down

In addition to minimising shift times, the DQS with up/down function allows clutchless down-changes,
making hard braking more effective than ever. The system includes a two-way microswitch built into the
shift lever linkage; when the gear shift is actuated, it sends a signal to the ECU. Thanks to full Ride-by-
Wire control, the system works differently for up-changes and down-changes, integrating spark advance
and injection adjustment during upshifts with an auto-blipper function during downshifts. Extent and
duration of system operation are designed to ensure seamless shifting even during extreme track riding;
during downshifts the system works in concert with the slipper clutch and the EBC.
Monocoque technology
Developed in the hyper-competitive racing world, the ultra-compact monocoque structure has, by
incorporating the airbox, played a pivotal role in keeping the dry weight of the 1299 Panigale R Final
Edition down to just 179 kg**.

The compact, enhanced-strength die-cast aluminium monocoque structure uses the Superquadro
engine as a stressed member of the frame. Attached to the cylinder heads, the monocoque protrudes
forward to house the steering head bearings, contained in two aluminium bushes. In addition to working
as a frame, the monocoque also acts as an air-box. It contains, in fact, not just the air filter but also the
throttle bodies and the fuel circuit, complete with injectors, and is sealed off by the aluminium fuel tank
bottom.

Suspension
The 1299 Panigale R Final Edition comes equipped with mechanical suspension and a 24° rake. Up
front, the bike mounts 43 mm fully adjustable Öhlins NIX 30 TiN-coated upside down forks, while the
“Final Edition” rear features a fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 monoshock with titanium spring. The 1299
Panigale R Final Edition also has an adjustable Öhlins steering damper.

Braking system
On the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, massive stopping power is provided by Brembo M50 monobloc
calipers, designed to be compact and weight-saving. Machined from a solid alloy block, the calipers
ensure greater stiffness and resistance to warping during hard braking. This means increased hydraulic
efficiency, ensuring both spectacular stopping power and enhanced brake lever precision and 'feel'. The
dual Brembo Monobloc calipers, each mounting four pistons with a diameter of 30 mm, bite down on 330
mm discs to give exceptional braking effectiveness. Last but not least, the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition
mounts the ABS Cornering system, managed by the ultra-light Bosch 9.1 MP control unit.

** Wet weight no fuel