The next manufacturer coming up in the series is from Borgo Panigale, Italy. Ducati came back to India officially, after a series of mishaps from previous dealerships. Here are the outgoing models from Ducati, available in India. SUPERSPORT Category:
1. Panigale RThe Panigale R is one of the costliest Ducatis available in India retailing at Rs. 50,37,000 (ex showroom Delhi). It has a 1198cc superquadro liquid cooled L-twin engine capable of 205 hp at 11,500 rpm and 136.2 Nm of torque at 10,250 rpm. While the 1299 Panigale and Panigale S has a 1285cc heart, the 'R' version retains the old 1198cc engine because of the homologation and maximum cubic capacity rules in the World SBK championship. It has a full titanium exhaust system with carbon fibre end caps. There is a host of electronics available on the Panigale R -that includes various riding modes, power modes, cornering ABS, Ducati Traction control, Up/Down quick shifter, Ducati Wheelie control, EBC, DDA+ with GPS and lean angle acquisition and auto tyre calibration. The engine has specially built titanium connecting rods and values, balanced crankshaft.
2. 1299 Panigale / Panigale SThe 1299 Panigale siblings have the exact same engine specifications, 1285cc Superquadro L-twin engine capable of producing 205 hp at 10,500 rpm and 144.6 Nm of torque at 8,750 rpm. Ducati has supposedly reworked on the engine to make it much gruntier and increase the low-mid range. Due to this, the peak torque is achieved at a pretty low 8,750 rpm which would help in acceleration while exiting the corners. Both models have a host of electronics while the Panigale S gets a special Öhlins Smart EC with semi active steering damper. The suspensions are entirely different on both the motorcycles. The Panigale S has Öhlins fully adjustable front USD forks and Öhlins TTX36 at the rear with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. The base model Panigale has Marzocchi USD forks upfront and a fully adjustable Sachs unit at the rear. The base model Panigale retails at Rs. 35,44,000 (ex showroom Delhi), while the Panigale S comes at a premium Rs. 43,67,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
3. 959 PanigaleThe 959 Panigale is one of the best bikes to buy in its segment due to the equipment it offers for the price. The bike has a reworked 955cc Superquadro L-twin engine capable of 157 hp at 10,500 rpm and 107.4 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm. It has a plethora of features including traction control, multi level ABS, power modes, steering damper and quick shifter. The bike is sold at Rs. 14,73,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
ADVENTURE Category:
1. Multistrada 1200/1200 SThe Multistrada 1200/1200S is one of the best adventure bikes available in the market with a plethora of features. The bike has a 1198.4cc Testastretta DVT L-twin heart that churns out 160 hp at 9,500 rpm and 136 Nm torque at 7,500 rpm. Both models look exactly similar with the only dissimilarity being its suspension. The Multistrada 1200 S has 48mm fully adjustable USD forks, electronic compression and rebound damping with Ducati Skyhook Suspension up front. At the rear, is a similar unit with electronic spring pre-load adjustment. On the other hand the 1200 gets conventional fully adjustable USD forks up front and Sachs fully adjustable unit at the rear. The 1200 S is available at Rs. 16,91,000 (ex showroom Delhi) while the base version 1200 costs you Rs. 14,85,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
2. Multistrada 1200 - Pikes PeakThe Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak is a special edition, that represents Ducati's success at the Pikes Peak mountain race. The exclusive motorcycle has exactly the same internals as the base version, while the suspensions are from Öhlins and exhaust system is a Termignoni unit. To visually differentiate the exclusivity, there is a mix of Ducati styled white stripes all over the motorcycle. The bike comes at a price of Rs. 20,06,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
3. Multistrada 1200 EnduroThe Multistrada 1200 Enduro is a thorough off road bike with spoke wheels, long travel suspension, larger 30 litre fuel tank, increased wheelbase, higher 850mm seat, increased rake and trail. The bike comes with a double sided swingarm to take all that additional stress on an offroad trail. The motorcycle costs Rs. 17,44,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
NAKED Category:
1. Monster 1200The base version Monster 1200 has a 1198.4cc Testastretta 11° L-twin engine that makes 135 hp at 8,750 rpm and 118 Nm torque at 7,250 rpm. It has riding modes, power modes, ABS, traction control and anti theft system as standard. The bike retails at Rs. 22,34,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
2. Monster 1200 SThe Monster 1200 S has the same heart as the base version, but in a different state of tune. The engine churns out 145 hp at 8,750 rpm and 124.5 Nm torque at 7,250 rpm. Suspension duties are carried out by Öhlins fully adjustable USD forks and monoshock. It also gets an additional performance package. The bike is sold at Rs. 26,01,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
3. Monster 1200 RThe Monster 1200 R is the most powerful naked bike offering from Ducati. The same 1198.4cc churns out class leading 160 hp at 9,250 rpm and 131.4 Nm torque at 7,750 rpm. All the other specifications are exactly same as the 1200 S, except for the reduced wheelbase and trail. The bike is sold at Rs. 29,52,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
4. Monster 821The Monster 821 is the highly equipped replacement for the successful Monster 796. The old air cooled engine is long gone and is replaced by an all new 821cc Testastretta 11° L-twin engine which makes 112 hp at 9,250 rpm and 89.4 Nm torque at 7,750 rpm. The bike comes at Rs. 9,72,000 (ex showroom Delhi), making it the cheapest of the Monster siblings.
SUPERMOTO Category:
1. Hypermotard 939The Hypermotard 939 is Ducati's Supermoto styled bike that offers superior agility of a dirt bike and the modern technology of a road bike. The bike has an all new 937cc Testastretta 11° L-twin engine churning out 113 hp at 9000 rpm and 97.9 Nm torque at 75pp rpm. The bike retails at Rs. 11,37,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
2. Hypermotard 939 SPThe Hypermotard 939 SP is a high performance version of the base model. Though the engine powers remain similar, the suspensions are fully adjustable Öhlins units. The motorcycle also gets racing grade Marchesini forged wheels, heated grips et al. The bike is sold at Rs. 20,39,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
3. Hyperstrada 939The Hyperstrada 939 is a tourer friendly version of the Hypermotard. The motorcycle comes with windshield, side bags, dedicated ergonomics and a series of touring features. The engine and suspension are carried over from the base model Hypermotard. The bike is all yours at Rs. 12,51,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
SPORT CRUISER Category:
1. DiavelThe "BAAP!!" of all sport tourers - Diavel, is now completely revamped with a dark theme and LED headlight unit. The muscular motorcycle has a 1198.4cc Testastretta 11° L-twin engine producing 162 hp at 9,250 rpm and 130.5 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm. The bike is sold at Rs. 15,62,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
2. Diavel CarbonThe all new Diavel Carbon with exclusive livery has ultralight carbon fibre components enhancing its already distinctive presence. The bike comes with Marchesini forged wheels and Zircotec coated exhaust canisters. The engine specifications remain the same as the base model. The bike is sold at a premium Rs. 19,14,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
3. XDiavelAdding oil to the fire, the XDiavel is a much doper version of the base model Diavel. The new bike has completely different components and looks. The chain drive is gone and is replaced by a typical cruiser like belt drive. The exhaust system is also reworked. The engine is a new 1262cc Testastretta DVT L-twin unit producing 156hp at 9,500 rpm and 128.9 Nm torque at 5000 rpm. The XDiavel is yours at Rs. 16,74,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
4. XDiavel SThe XDiavel S has an impressive design, with the most premium parts available on the market. The design of the rear alloy wheel looks out of the world. The engine is same as the base version XDiavel. The motorcycle comes at Rs. 16,78,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
SCRAMBLER:
1. Scrambler Icon/Classic/Urban Enduro/Full Throttle The Scramblers are retro styled naked bikes with a 803cc L-twin engine that makes 75 hp at 8,250 rpm and 68 Nm torque at 5,750 rpm. There are four variants in the scrambler to choose from, where each one offers different looks and styling. The pricing of the Scramblers are,
Scrambler Icon- Rs. 6,17,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Scrambler Classic- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Scrambler Urban Enduro- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Scrambler Full Throttle- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
By: Aravind Rb
Scrambler Classic- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Scrambler Urban Enduro- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).
Scrambler Full Throttle- Rs. 7,28,000 (ex showroom Delhi).