2017 Ducati 2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario

#42 out of 500
Desmo service has been done.
In celebration of their 90th year in existence, Ducati released a special version of the 1299 Panigale, the 1299 Panigale S Anniversario towards the tail end of 2016 as a 2017 model year. Limited to just 500 examples produced for worldwide markets, this special edition superbike received custom livery along with a host of other upgrades, both cosmetic as well as mechanically. Each one of the examples was fitted with gold-colored forged Marchesini wheels as well as matching gold-colored Akrapovic exhaust. Solid aluminum alloy top triple clamp and steering head inserts allow the front wheel to be shifted forward by 5mm, giving it the same geometry as the track-focused Panigale R. The addition of a lithium-ion battery as well as carbon fiber trim pieces scattered throughout the motorcycle helped to bring overall weight down. Ducati used the release of the Anniversario edition to roll out its EVO version of Ducati Traction Control (DTC) as well as Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). These rider aids pull information from the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), allowing the motorcycle to make precise and calculated decisions that aid in the rider’s safety as well as their ability to control the bike. One byproduct of this new traction controlling system is the addition of slide control which allows the throttle to control the amount of rear-wheel slide, meaning the rider can drift the rear wheel while in a turn. Given its scant production numbers, symbolic nature, and pavement pounding performance the Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario was a very special motorcycle from its launch and will remain an excellent addition to any motorcycle collection centering around special Italian produced examples.