First Impressions Ducati 899 Panigale In Depth Review

Indonesia has recently launched Ducati Panigale 899, then try to invite the media and community in Sentul circuit, of course, motorcycles sold Rp 398 million.



In appearance similar to his brother in 1199 Panigale, as ever we test. Sleek with a sporty fairing. Monocoque chassis, with the engine as well as the chassis. The fundamental difference visible from the main light bulb use regular, not LED. Then double swing arm, not single. Furthermore, only a 898 cc engine.

Looks exactly Panigale 1199, but double swing arm 
After a long waiting, finally sits well above the seats which had 830 mm high, tall enough but the foot is still perfect stride. Position handlebars definitely ducking, typical superbike.

Dimensions are slim, let alone really good seats thinner thighs clamped. Fit between the thighs no rear cylinders, fortunately now given cover so the heat slightly reduced.

Fully digital indicator panel, complete contents really 

Once contact is played on, intrigued by the indicator panel. The interface is fully digital, the top side of the bar there is a model with an additional tachometer red light that blinks when a limiter. Beneath it contains the speedometer, gear position, odometer, engine temperature, including the status of traction control (DTC), engine brake (EBC), ABS and others.

There is also information riding mode, "There are three options, Race, Sport and Wet, which directly regulate the amount of power that comes out, DTC, EBC and ABS," said Rahadi Wibowo, technical manager of Ducati Indonesia. Set it by pressing the gray button on the left handlebar.

Double swing arm with suspension from Sachs, more efficient 

Due to the time given just five laps, it was decided to directly use Race mode. However, if given a longer time want to feel the difference with the Sport and Wet tuh.

Okay, immediately push the starter. Sound out the typical Ducati, a little noisy. First laid out pit road for tires heat up while testing the brakes. Apparently setting the lever is too short, so hard brake. Set up a new first gas

Superquadro engine, two-cylinder-powered 

The next lap slowly but surely started to gas pol. Is felt that the bike weighs 169 kg dry is so light and agile. Really easy to bulldoze a small S or S large.

Just a little so the constraint suspension, especially the rear side is still too soft, so a little drift of each tire cornering tight as in R1 and R2. "Understandably not had time settings, the new motor came last night," said Rahadi commonly called Erwe it.

LED brake lights with unique designs, there is a hole penetrating from the front 

Superquadro or oversquare engine performance extreme fairly steady, although only 2 cylinders screams to high rpm so fast. Easy really hit the limiter. With a maximum power 148 hp / 10,750 rpm and a torque of 99 Nm / 9000 rpm, if you open too much gas when exiting corners sliding rear tires easily. And easily on the straights can top speed of 250 km / h.



Facts and figures: 
2-cylinder 4 stroke engine Twin L 8 90 ° Desmodromic valve liquid-cooled
Bore x stroke 100 x 57.2 mm
Fill cylinder 898 cc
The compression ratio of 12.5: 1
Supply of ride-by-wire gas injection
Power 148 hp / 10,750 rpm
Torque 99 Nm / 9,000 rpm
Dry weight of 169 kg
Transmission 6 speed + DQS (Ducati Quick Shift)
Aluminum monocoque chassis
Front suspension 43 mm Showa BPF Sachs monoshock
Tank capacity of 17 liters
Wheelbase 1,426 mm
Seat height 830 mm
Front tire 120 / 70-17
Rear tire 180 / 60-17