Ducati 1199 Spy-shots !!!!!

Well the much debated 1098,1198 successor seems to be peeping out of the box and it sure seems to be generating positive response as it has got 'The Doctor' Valentino Rossi adding his valuable experience and expertise in the bike's development. So here it goes:



Bayliss testing the new 1199 at Mugello

Ducati's rivals are reeling after retired Ducati legend Troy bayliss matched his fastest ever time around Mugello, in a sensational three-day test of the new 1199. The 52-time WSB race winner left the track stunned by the pace of the machine at such an early stage: "All I can say is the bike is a beast and she is on the money."

Given a combination of an all-new engine, radically different chassis design, self-confessed 'rusty' rider and little development so far, the times Bayliss set are a staggering achievement, hinting at the huge potential of the mould-breaking new superbike.

Ducati's garage was full of smiles following the three-day test which once again proves its semi-monocoque 'stressed airbox' chassis - which does away with a conventional frame entirely - works and doesn't appear difficult to develop.

The Ducati 1199 is yet under the wraps. But there is hardly anything that will stop the series of spy shots of the bike. That is exactly the reason why the undercover shots of the bike are getting spilled on the Internet from time to time. The two-wheeler was seen once again. However, it was not anywhere on the city roads, but at the Mugello pit lane.

The spy shots showed some more features of the Ducati 1199. There are some cool features that are certain to excite the bike lovers. The exhaust pipe should be specially mentioned. The header of the pipe can be seen outside the fairing. If you recall the exhaust pipe of the Ducati 1198, is smaller in length than the Ducati 1199.

There is another difference that should be mentioned. The cylinder header of the Ducati 1198 is placed under the engine. However, in Ducati 1199, the same can be seen going around the engine.

The bike that was spotted was all red in color and the accessories were to be seen in black. The fuel tank comes in aluminium. We know the physical appearance of the bike. But what matters the most is the performance of the bike. There are reports saying that the performance of the Ducati 1199 is enhanced exceedingly than that of the Ducati 1198.

But there is a doubt about the reports. These reports are emanating from the horse’s mouth – the company people. That is why it is but natural that they give the bike a good and positive review. However, the exact performance of the bike can be gauged once it is out for public sales.

But even if the employees are rating the Ducati 1199 as performance oriented bike, let us not downplay their statements. The history of Ducati should give you the idea of the performance of the model in the wings.