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- ↑ Kartikeya Singhee (June 8, 2016), "Introduction to the superbike", The Hindu ,
...the entry-level motorcycle in Ducati's superbike family, the 959 Panigale...
- ↑ Bradley Adams (September 21, 2011), "DUCATI ANNOUNCES 2012 SUPERBIKE NAME AS "DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE"", Sport Rider[ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ James Parker (August 12, 2016), "The Weight Barrier of Motorcycles: Is the frameless concept the end of the road for weight reduction?", Motorcyclist