| MODEL | DUCATI PANIGALE 959 2018 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90 degree L-twin, DOHC, desmodromic, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 60.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 107.4 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Oval throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinder |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Oil bath, progressive self-servo slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain, 15/43 ratio |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Die-cast aluminium monocoque, Superquadro engine as stressed member |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa BPF fork, fully adjustable, 120 mm / 4.72 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable side-mounted Sachs monoshock, 130 mm / 5.12 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, Brembo M4.32 monobloc radial calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1431 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 387 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rear Tyre | 180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2018 959 Panigale remained the Super-Mid of the range: a 955 cc twin with a wider fairing and lower seat than the 899, and a little more weight and power. It lacks the 1299's adjustable wheelie control and auto-blipper but is regarded as easier to ride on the road.
