Ducati 1199 Panigale vs the superbike competition

You know the Ducati 1199 Panigale is going to be good. But how good? Earlier today, LA-area dealer Pro Italia, which has seen the bike in person, posted specs. 195bhp and 395lbs (wet). That sounds pretty epic. But, how do those numbers compare to other superbikes? Pretty damn well, so long as you’re not comparing it to American superbikes.

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