Ducati Panigale R 2015, Photos and Info – Motorcycle Preview
Power was increased to 205 hp, weight was reduced by 6 kg, electronics were updated.
For 2015 Ducati refresh Panigale R.
La super sports car An extreme bolognese, he improves his skills and gets even closer to racing motorcycles.
Become more powerful and use more advanced electronics. Offered on the market at prices from 32.990 euro in combination with special R color with black rims.
Ducati Panigale R, 205 hp engine
Everything is known Superquadro enginealready equipped with titanium intake valves and connecting rods, titanium exhaust valves and 2-segment pistons are added, which is the prerogative of racing engines.
The short skirt design and the use of only 2 segments (first segment and oil scraper segment) reduce the masses and friction involved.
Added to these are an extremely lightweight crankshaft balanced by tungsten overlays placed on the counterweights, special camshafts that allow the Panigale R to deliver maximum power. 205 CV (10 more than the previous version and the same as the 1299 Panigale) at 11.500 rpm and 136,2 Nm of torque at 10.250 rpm.
Chassis
La Ducati Panigale R 2015 then it is equipped Öhlins mechanical suspension, has a swing angle of 24 ° and a 4-position adjustable swingarm.
It also features dedicated steering bushings to move the entire steering axle by 5mm compared to the 1299 Panigale and 1299 Panigale S (with a subsequent increase in wheelbase from 1.437mm to 1.442mm) to further improve suspension stability. the front, especially in extreme track driving conditions, such as when testers and riders come to the finish line with the brakes on.
La Ducati Panigale R 2015 The Panigale R is equipped with a range of carbon fiber components, as well as the use of an approved Akrapovic titanium muffler and a very lightweight lithium-ion battery. weighs 6 kg less compared to the 1199 Panigale R. It also features a high permeability Sprint Filter P08 air filter.
Electronics
From older sister 1299, new Ducati Panigale R 2015 it also accepts a very sophisticated and efficient e-packet. A new electronic package, specially developed for the Panigale and integrated into three different driving modes, makes it even more efficient: thanks to the presence Inertial measuring unit (IMU) ABS cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and, in the S version, Öhlins Smart EC, event-based suspension control are available.
In addition, for the first time on the road, a Ducati Superbike introduces the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) with active functions even while climbing to further improve performance on the track and facilitate everyday motorcycle use.
On the Panigale, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Engine Braking Control (EBC) are optimized with automatic tire size and final gear ratio calibration.
