Ducati reveals surprise new Senna edition Panigale S
Limited to just 161 bikes to celebrate the number of grands prix that Senna contested before his tragic death at Imola in 1994, production will start mid-way through 2014 – 20 years on from that fateful day.
It is being built with the full backing of the Senna Foundation, to which Ducati will be making donations linked to the sales of the special edition Panigale S.
The special grey and red livery was chosen by Senna himself during his final visit to the Ducati factory only a few weeks before his death. The design was put into limited production in 1995, with the 300-bike ‘916 Senna I’ special edition.
Later that decade two more Senna specials were built. The ‘916 Senna II’ and ‘916 Senna III’ came in 1997 and 1998 respectively, again with limited numbers. The three versions of what many believe to be Ducati’s finest-looking bike ever are among the most sought-after among collectors, virtually guaranteeing the enduring investment value of the new machine.
Starting from June 2014, the 1199 Panigale S Senna will sport the special Senna colour scheme and each of the 161 motorcycles will be supplied with a racing exhaust system and each have its individual production number inscribed on the top fork clamp.
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