• Present ownership since 2016
• Akrapovic exhaust silencers fitted
• Believed used in Ducati's promotional launch in Bologna

Introduced in 2012, and named after Ducati's hometown of Borgo Panigale, the 1199 Panigale represented a complete break from the preceding family of v-twin superbikes that had begun back in 1994 with the iconic 916. Most obvious change was the disappearance of Ducati's trademark steel trellis frame, replaced with an aluminium monocoque, while the 1,198c Superquadro engine was likewise all new. At the time of its introduction the Panigale's claimed maximum output of 195bhp made it the world's most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle. Weighing only 188kg fuelled and ready to go, it had a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio yet was relatively easy to ride. According to MCN: "Like Ducatis of old its super-stable in fast corners, but it steered as fast as a Japanese superbike. It's a very clever motorcycle and very, very good."

Offered here is an example of the enhanced Tricolore version, which, as well as the red/white/green colour scheme, came with ABS, a race exhaust can, and a GPS datalogger. It is believed to be the actual Panigale used in Ducati's promotional launch in Bologna, Italy with Valentino Rossi in April 2012 (see photograph on file).

This Panigale was purchased by the current vendor's late brother in 2016 from Ultimate Moto of Boldon, Tyne and Wear. First registered in the UK and then exported to Guernsey in 2016, it comes with a Guernsey Registration Certificate for '11995'. Well serviced and pampered, the machine has been dry stored and ridden regularly by the late owner. Currently displaying a total of only 5,786 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography. The machine was last running in September 2023, and there is a walk-around video of the machine running which can be found on the Bonhams website. This Panigale comes complete with its original book pack (including the stamped service book), paddock stand, bike cover, tool kit, Termignoni exhaust system (used) and other sundry items (close inspection advised). (Akrapovic exhaust silencers are currently fitted.)

The machine also comes with the previous-owner V5C registration document for 'S1 HFG' (now applied on another vehicle). The Ducati's first registration number, 'NG12 GKJ', appears on the HPI/DVLA database. It should be noted that Vehicle Registration Number 'NG12 GKJ' features a 2016 'Export' marker to the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the motorcycle's registration status prior to bidding and will need to apply to the DVLA to retrieve the Vehicle Registration Number. Other documentation includes the 2016 purchase invoice; expired MoTs (most recent 2017); and various Moto Rapido invoices/bills. Two keys present.