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Exclusive to the UK market with production capped at just 25 models, the Ducati Performance 959 Panigale special edition takes the regular \u2018supermid\u2019 959 and enhances it with an Akrapovic titanium racing silencer exhaust system, which […]","datePublished":"2016-12-23","dateModified":"2017-01-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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However,\u00a0the Bologna-based bike brand has just made it even more remarkable by announcing a new limited edition model.Exclusive to the UK market with production capped at just 25 models, the Ducati Performance 959 Panigale special edition takes the regular \u2018supermid\u2019 959 and enhances it with an Akrapovic titanium racing silencer exhaust system, which replaces the ugly stock exhaust that looked more like rear-mounted shotgun pipes. Also, there are\u00a0components made from carbon fibre and billet aluminium.Each bike is individually numbered by laser etching on the steering head and is suitably accessorised to unleash the full potential of the 959 Panigale.Retailing at \u00a315,995, the Ducati Performance 959 Panigale adds lower fairings, a billet race tank filler cap, racing articulated levers, brake lever protection, a plastic seat cowl and a Ducati Corse oversized screen.For an extra \u00a31,000, buyers can add the carbon pack, which fits the bike with a carbon ignition switch cover, carbon shock cover, carbon heel guards, carbon and alloy tail tidy, carbon front sprocket cover, billet aluminium handlebar weights, carbon fuel tank protector, carbon shark-fin chain guard and carbon rear mudguard.With just 25 available, any interested parties would be wise to contact their nearest Ducati UK dealership quick."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Motorcycles","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/motorcycles\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"UK Only, Limited Edition, Performance Ducati","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/ducati-performance-959-panigale\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]