Engine & performance
- Displacement
- 955 cc
- Configuration
- Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
- Starting
- Electric
- Maximum power
- 157 PS @ 10,500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 107.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual
- Gears
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Bore x stroke
- 100.0 x 60.8 mm
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Ducati Panigale 959
The Ducati Panigale 959 is a discontinued 955 cc liquid-cooled superbike with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Bikesmedia lists 157 PS @ 10,500 rpm maximum power, 107.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm maximum torque, double-disc front / disc rear brakes, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/60 ZR17 rear tyres, a 17 litre fuel tank and a 195 kg kerb weight.
- Engine
- 955 cc
- Max power
- 157 PS @ 10,500 rpm
- Max torque
- 107.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
- Fuel tank
- 17.0 Litres
- Kerb weight
- 195 kg
About the Ducati Panigale 959
Overview
The Ducati Panigale 959 is a motorcycle from Ducati. It has been discontinued. Mechiee still services it at your doorstep. With a 955 cc engine it sits in the big-bike, 800 cc-plus class.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 955 cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 157 PS at 10,500 rpm and 107.4 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm. Peak torque comes high up, at 9,000 rpm, so it rewards revving. Its bore is wider than its stroke (100.0 x 60.8 mm), a short-stroke layout that generally favours higher revs. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 805 PS per tonne; by that measure, its performance is at superbike level and rewards an experienced rider. It has electric start.
Gearbox
It has a 6-speed manual gearbox, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel.
Chassis, brakes and tyres
Suspension is by 43 mm chromed inner tubes, USD forks at the front and aluminium double-sided swingarm, monoshock at the rear. Braking is by twin 320 mm discs at the front and a 245 mm disc at the rear. It rides on 17-inch wheels — 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 180/60 ZR 17 at the rear.
Size, comfort and range
It weighs 195 kg ready to ride, which is on the heavy side, so moving it by hand takes some effort. It is 2,056 mm long, with 1,431 mm between the axles. It carries 17.0 L of fuel.
Owning one
For the Ducati Panigale 959, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹24,999 doorstep service.
Who it suits
With this much performance, it is better as a step-up bike than a first bike.
Care notes for this model
Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.
Ducati Panigale 959 specifications
These figures come from a single publication (Bikesmedia) and have not been confirmed against the manufacturer. The model is discontinued. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 2056 mm
- Width
- 810 mm
- Height
- 1115 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1431 mm
- Kerb weight
- 195 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17.0 Litres
Brakes, suspension & tyres
- Front brake
- Double Disc, 320 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 245 mm
- Front suspension
- 43 mm chromed inner tubes, USD
- Rear suspension
- Aluminium double-sided swingarm, monoshock
- Front tyre
- 120/70 ZR 17
- Rear tyre
- 180/60 ZR 17
- Tyre brand/model
- Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Sources: Bikesmedia
Specifications last checked:
Owning the Ducati Panigale 959
Mechiee doorstep service
₹24,999
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Maintaining the Ducati Panigale 959
Routine servicing
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil & filter
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
Brake inspection
With Double Disc, 320 mm and Disc, 245 mm brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
Chain cleaning & lubrication
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
Coolant & cooling system
A liquid-cooled engine relies on coolant. Check the level and look over hoses and the radiator for leaks or damage, and replace coolant as the owner's manual directs.
Air filter & spark plug
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Disc brake fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
Tyre inspection
This bike runs 120/70 ZR 17 / 180/60 ZR 17 tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Battery & electricals
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Ducati Panigale 959 service in Pune
Mechiee mechanics service the Ducati Panigale 959 at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
- Akurdi
- Alandi
- Ambegaon
- Aundh
- Balaji Nagar
- Balewadi
- Baner
- Bavdhan
- Bhosale Nagar
- Bhosari
- Bhugaon
- Bibwewadi
- Bopkhel
- Bund Garden
- Camp
- Chandan Nagar
- Charholi
- Chikhali
- Chinchwad
- Chovisawadi
- Dange Chowk
- Dapodi
- Deccan
- Deccan Gymkhana
- Dehu Road
- Dhankawadi
- Dhanori
- Dhayari
- Dighi
- Dudulgaon
- Erandwane
- FC Road
- Fatima Nagar
- Gahunje
- Ghole Road
- Gokhale Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Hinjewadi
- JM Road
- Jambhulwadi
- Kalewadi
- Kalyani Nagar
- Karve Nagar
- Kasarwadi
- Kasba Peth
- Katraj
- Keshav Nagar
- Khadki
- Kharadi
- Kiwale
- Kondhwa
- Koregaon Park
- Kothrud
- Kudalwadi
- Lohegaon
- Lullanagar
- Magarpatta
- Mahalunge
- Mamurdi
- Manjri
- Market Yard
- Marunji
- Model Colony
- Mohammadwadi
- Moshi
- Mundhwa
- NIBM Road
- Nande
- Narayan Peth
- Narhe
- Nigdi
- Parvati
- Pashan
- Paud Road
- Phursungi
- Pimple Gurav
- Pimple Nilakh
- Pimple Saudagar
- Pimpri
- Pimpri Chinchwad
- Pisoli
- Punawale
- Pune Station
- Rahatani
- Ramwadi
- Range Hills
- Ravet
- Sadashiv Peth
- Sahakarnagar
- Sangamwadi
- Sangvi
- Shaniwar Peth
- Shewalewadi
- Shivajinagar
- Shivane
- Sinhagad Road
- Sus
- Swargate
- Talawade
- Tathawade
- Thergaon
- Tingre Nagar
- Undri
- Uttam Nagar
- Vadgaon Budruk
- Vadgaon Sheri
- Viman Nagar
- Vishal Nagar
- Vishrantwadi
- Wadachiwadi
- Wadmukhwadi
- Wagholi
- Wakad
- Walhekarwadi
- Wanowrie
- Wanwadi
- Warje
- Yerwada
- Yewalewadi
Compare with similar Ducati bikes
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Ducati Panigale 959 | Ducati Panigale 899 | Ducati Panigale V2 | Ducati Panigale V4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 955 cc | 898 cc | 890 cc | 1103 cc |
| Max power | 157 PS @ 10,500 rpm | 146.17 HP @ 10750 rpm | 119.6 PS @ 10750 rpm | 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm |
| Max torque | 107.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | 99 Nm @ 9000 rpm | 93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm | 120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | — | — | 23.5 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) | 15.38 kmpl (claimed, per 91wheels) |
| Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Kerb weight | 195 kg | 193 kg | 179 kg | 191 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17.0 Litres | 17 Litres | 15 L | 17 L |
| Front brake | Double Disc, 320 mm | Double disc, 320 mm, floating, 4-piston radially mounted calipers, ABS | Double Disc, 320 mm | Double Disc, 330 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 245 mm | Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston calipers, ABS | Disc, 245 mm | Disc, 245 mm |
Ducati Panigale 959 specs explained
What the technical terms on this page mean.
- Liquid cooling
- Coolant circulates through the engine and a radiator, keeping temperatures steadier than air alone, especially in traffic or under load.
- Monoshock
- A single rear shock absorber that does the work of a pair.
- Upside-down fork
- A front fork mounted the opposite way round to a conventional one, with the thicker tubes at the top. It is typically stiffer under braking and cornering.
- Kerb weight
- The weight of the bike ready to ride, with its fluids and fuel, but without a rider or luggage.
- Bore x stroke
- The cylinder's width and the piston's travel. A larger bore relative to stroke tends to favour revs; a longer stroke tends to favour low-speed pull.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ducati Panigale 959 has a 955 cc engine, described as liquid-cooled, 4-stroke.
The Ducati Panigale 959 is rated at 157 PS @ 10,500 rpm maximum power and 107.4 Nm @ 9,000 rpm maximum torque.
The Ducati Panigale 959 has Double Disc, 320 mm at the front and Disc, 245 mm at the rear.
The Ducati Panigale 959 runs 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 180/60 ZR 17 at the rear.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Double Disc, 320 mm and Disc, 245 mm brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
No. The Ducati Panigale 959 has been discontinued. Mechiee still lists doorstep servicing for it.
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