2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale Owner’s Manual

The Ducati 1299 Panigale is an amazing, state-of-the-art sportbike that shows how much Ducati cares about engineering and speed. The 1299 Panigale has a powerful 1285cc Superquadro engine that makes 205 horsepower. This makes it one of the most powerful bikes in its class. With a monocoque aluminum frame and a single-sided swingarm, its sleek and aerodynamic design not only gives it a powerful look but also makes it easy to control and very stable. The Ducati 1299 Panigale has high-tech technology like Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), multiple riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, and wheelie control, which make it safe and easy to use on both the street and the track. With its unstoppable power, cutting-edge technology, and unmistakable Italian style, the 1299 Panigale captivates users and fans alike, giving them an unmatched and thrilling ride every time.

Instrument panel (Dashboard)

Instrument panel

1. Display.
2. NEUTRAL LIGHT N (GREEN).
   Comes on when in neutral position.
3. HIGH BEAM LIGHT (BLUE).
   It turns on to indicate that the high beam lights are on and when the flasher is activated.
4. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT (RED).
   Comes on when engine oil pressure is too low. It must turn on at “Key-On”, but must turn OFF a few seconds after the engine has started. It may shortly come on when the engine is hot, however, it should go out as the engine revs up.
   Important
   If the ENGINE OIL light stays ON, stop the engine or it may suffer severe damage.
5. FUEL WARNING LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).
   Comes on when fuel is low and there are about 5
   litres of fuel left in the tank.
6. TURN INDICATOR LIGHTS (GREEN).
   Illuminates and flashes when the turn indicator is in operation.
7. “ENGINE DIAGNOSIS – EOBD” LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).
   It turns on in the case of “engine” errors and in some cases will lock the engine.
8. GENERAL WARNING LIGHTS (RED).
   the lights (8a) turn on when RPM value reaches the first threshold before the rpm limiter kicks in; the lights (8b) turn on when RPM value reaches the second threshold before the rpm limiter kicks in.
9. ABS LIGHTS (AMBER YELLOW).
   The light indicates ABS system status.

    

   Speed below 5 Km/h
   Light OFF	Light flashing slowly	Light flashing quickly	Light steady on
   ABS enabled and func- tioning	ABS enabled but not yet functioning since initialisa- tion is in progress or there is a fault of the IMU control unit	transient status of the ABS from enabled to disabled and vice versa	ABS disabled and not func- tioning due to a fault in the ABS control unit
   Speed above 5 Km/h
   Light OFF	Light flashing slowly	Light flashing quickly	Light steady on
   ABS enabled and func- tioning	ABS enabled but a fault is detected by the IMU control unit	transient status of the ABS from enabled to disabled and vice versa	ABS disabled and not func- tioning due to a fault in the ABS control unit

10. DTC / DWC INTERVENTION (AMBER YELLOW).
    

    	DTC
    No intervention	Light OFF
    Intervention	Light steady ON

    	DWC
    No intervention	Light OFF
    Throttle cut	Light steady ON

11. OVER REV / IMMOBILIZER / ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (RED)
    Note
    Each calibration of the Engine Control Unit may have a different setting for the thresholds that precede the rev limiter and the rev limiter itself.

     

    	Immobilizer
    Key-ON status	Light OFF
    Key-OFF status	Light ON flashing
    Key-OFF status for over 12 hours	Light OFF

12. GENERIC ERROR WARNING LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).
    It turns on when there are any “vehicle” errors, i.e. active errors triggered by any control unit other than the engine control unit.
13. DTC / DWC WARNING LIGHT (AMBER YELLOW).
    This light indicates DTC/DWC system enabling/disabling status.

Power Mode
The Power Modes are the different engine maps the rider can select to change power level and delivery to suit his/her own riding style and surface conditions. For the 1299 Panigale there are three Power Modes, one for each Riding Mode:

• 120 HP with ‘soft’ power delivery;
• 195 HP with ‘soft’ power delivery;
• 195 HP with ‘instant’ power delivery.

Ride by Wire (RbW)
The Ride by Wire system is the electronic device that controls throttle opening and closing. Since there is no mechanical connection between the throttle twistgrip and the throttle bodies, the ECU can adjust power delivery by directly affecting throttle opening angle.
The Ride by Wire system allows you to obtain different power level and delivery according to the selected Riding Mode (Power Mode), but even to accurately control the engine brake (EBC), thereby helping to control the rear wheel slipping (DTC).

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
The Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) supervises the rear wheel slipping control and settings vary through eight different levels that are programmed to offer a different tolerance level to rear wheel slipping. Each Riding Mode features a pre-set intervention level.
Level eight indicates system intervention whenever a slight slipping is detected, while level one is for very expert riders because it is less sensitive to slipping and intervention is hence softer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 9MP
The ABS 9ME system fitted to the 1299 Panigale is a safety system preventing wheel lockup while riding with the motorcycle not leaning over. The 1299 Panigale ABS also features a “cornering” function that widens ABS functionality to the conditions where the motorcycle is leaning over, thus preventing wheel lockup and slipping as much as possible, within the physical limits allowed by the vehicle and by the road conditions. The 1299 Panigale ABS implements rear wheel lift-up control and combined braking (from front to rear) in order to ensure not only smaller stopping distance under braking, but also the best possible stability.

ABS 9MP system is specifically calibrated for sport use and features 3 different levels of intervention, one per Riding Mode. In RACE mode the system only works on the front discs to ensure top performance for track use.

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
The Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) is the electronic shifter control system used for racing purposes that allows the rider to shift up under acceleration without using the clutch and keeping the throttle open: this results in lower shifting time and hence faster lap time.

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
The Ducati Wheelie Control system (DWC) supervises control of wheelie movement and settings vary through eight different levels that are programmed to offer a different prevention and reaction to wheelies. Each Riding Mode features a pre-set intervention level. Level eight indicates a setting that minimizes the motorcycle’s tendency to shift up in a wheelie and maximizes reaction to the same, if it occurs. While level one is for expert riders and features a lower wheelie control in terms of prevention and less strong reaction to the same, if it occurs.

Ducati Data Analyzer+ (DDA+)
DDA+ is the latest generation of the Ducati Data Analyzer, with built-in GPS signal to create a “virtual finish line”. The system automatically detects lap end and stops the lap timer, without the rider needing to do anything. Thanks to the built-in GPS signal, it also shows the trajectories on track map and the key motorcycle parameters: throttle opening, speed, rpm, gear engaged, engine temperature, DTC intervention.

How to set/display parameters

Upon key-on, the instrument panel displays the DUCATI logo and switches on the LED warning lights in two steps (“initial check routine”).
After this routine, the instrument panel displays the main screen in ROAD or TRACK layout (depending on the one in use before last Key-Off).
If the key is properly acknowledged and the configuration for enabling engine starting is verified, instrument panel initialization routine will carry on and:

• Check warning lights and display; this part is identified as “initial check”;
• Display the “standard screen”.

During this first check stage, if the motorcycle speed exceeds 10 km/h (actual speed), the instrument panel will stop:

• the display check routine and display the Standard Screen containing updated information;
• the warning light check routine and leave ON only the warning lights that are actually active at the moment.

Note
When turning the key to OFF, the motorcycle power is cut only after 70 seconds and not immediately.
The main screen can have two different layouts: ROAD and TRACK.
Data displayed on the main screen are as follows:

1. Rpm bargraph.
2. Motorcycle speed.
3. Gear engaged.
4. Menu 1 (Odometer, Trip 1, Trip 2, Trip Fuel, Lap time – only if active).
5. Menu 2 (Engine coolant temperature, Instantaneous fuel consumption, Average fuel consumption, Average speed, Trip time, External ambient air temperature).
6. Set Riding Mode.
7. DTC level indication (ON) or DTC OFF indication.
8. EBC level indication (ON) or EBC OFF indication.
9. DWC on indication or DWC off indication.
10. ABS ON/OFF indication.
11. “DDA ON” indication.
12. GPS receiving” indication (if fitted).
13. Clock.
14. SERVICE indication (only if active) – Alarm /Warning indication (only if there is any) – Error indication (only if there is any).
15. Indication for: DQS active for upshifting (U), DQS active for upshifting and downshifting (U/ D) or DQS disabled.
16. Side stand indication — Indication for ABS active only on front wheel.

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