Ducati to launch bike at Rs 14 lakh

Italian superbike maker Ducati unveiled Friday Ducati 959 Panigale, which will be available in the Indian market at a price of Rs 14.04 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi NCR) from July.

Unveiling the new motorcycle at the India Bike Week (IBW) in Goa, the company said the model powered by a 955cc L-twin engine is the first Superquadro with Euro 4 emissions approval.

Booking for 959 Panigale are open at Ducati dealerships, the company said in a statement.

Ducati India Managing Director Ravi Avalur said, “It is the perfect balance between impressive design and breath-taking performance and it embodies Ducati's premium sport bike culture,” he added.

The company said it will strengthen presence in India. Ducati has dealerships in Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bengaluru