2016 DUCATI PANIGALE R

KEY FACTS

• Dubbed “the epitome of homologation specials” by Motorcycle News, this is a superb example of a powerful and lightweight track-focused superbike.

• Its engine is the 202hp 1198cc Superquadro V-twin with titanium con-rods, driven through a six-speed transmission with Quickshifter.

• Fitted with a carbon tail tidy and taller screen, this Panigale R is in excellent condition throughout.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Panigale R has an aluminium monocoque frame and single-sided swingarm, and is fitted with an adjustable Ohlins front fork and adjustable rear shock absorber.

• It has a 2-1-2 full titanium Akrapović exhaust system.

• There are dual 330mm brake discs with four-pot Brembo callipers at the front, and a 245mm disc with two-pot Brembo calliper at the rear.

• Other equipment includes a steering damper, 8-level traction control, wheelie control, 3-level engine brake control, and 3 riding modes.

• The bike is completely standard bar a taller screen (with a brand-new original screen included) and a Ducati Performance carbon tail tidy (original also included).

• Accompanying the bike is the original stamped service book, mirror blanks, toolkit, battery charger, Ducati paddock stand, DDA, all booklets and two sets of keys.

CONDITION

• There is no damage to the frame or body.

• Its Ducati Red paintwork is in excellent original condition, with only minor stone chips on the white nose cone numberboard.

• All of the exterior trims, light lenses, and fixings are in great shape, with no damage.

• There are no known electrical faults.

• The most recent MOT test was on 22 May 2021 at 5,181 miles, which resulted in a clean pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Last serviced in February 2020 at 4,987 miles, this was an annual service carried out at Ducati Manchester.

• Prior to this, it also had an annual service in March 2019 at 4,352 miles, and a safety check in December 2016 at 2,272 miles.

• New Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tyres were fitted at 4,731 miles.

SUMMARY

This Ducati Panigale R is a remarkable homologation special, with a stunning design and high-grade performance components. With low mileage and excellent service history, this Panigale R is a particularly smart example, which would be a credit to any collection of two-wheel machines, and which is ready to thrill on the road or track.

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