Introduced at the 2011 EICMA in Milan, the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale has been a hit among superbike enthusiasts, selling 7,500 units so far this year.

The award-winning 1199 Panigale weighs just 164 kilograms and produces 195 horsepower. The base, S, and S Tricolore models will be joined by a new 1199 Panigale R in 2013.

Photo: Sébastien D'Amour