Just received the following email from Ducati UK confirming the new map, heat shield and 41 tooth sprocket. I've cut and pasted it below:
In addition to winning a special place in your heart, your 1199 Panigale won in 2012 an unprecedented collection of awards for its groundbreaking style, innovative technology and breathtaking performance. For 2013, we eagerly await the Panigale's debut in the World Superbike Championship as well as its encore performance in the FIM Superstock, where the differences between your motorcycle and the racing version are truly minimal.
Despite the 1199 Panigale's incredible accomplishments to date, it's in our DNA to never stop improving the Panigale through constant development and updating.
Our work, also reflected in the soon-to-be-launched 1199 Panigale R, has resulted in a set of improvements that will enable you to get the absolute most from the best sport twin ever made.
"¢ We have developed a new electronic engine map which also optimizes Quick Shift gear changes, and will be provided to you at zero cost.
"¢ We have also homologated and approved the option to use a 41-tooth rear sprocket, to increase the final drive ratio.
These modifications will give your engine more robust mid-range response and - at the race track - will allow you to get the most from the Ducati Performance exhaust, whether you have already installed it or should you choose to do so in the future.
Further, we have improved comfort along with performance. For an optimum ride, you may choose to have new heat shields installed at no cost on the engine's vertical cylinder and on the exhaust system.
The above improvements will be made available to you by the end of February. Please contact your local dealer for more information, and to reserve an appointment.
We are thankful for your commitment to a product at the absolute top of its category, as well as your appreciation of our commitment to its nonstop advancement. We hope to see you soon at one of the Ducati family gatherings.
The Ducati Team
In addition to winning a special place in your heart, your 1199 Panigale won in 2012 an unprecedented collection of awards for its groundbreaking style, innovative technology and breathtaking performance. For 2013, we eagerly await the Panigale's debut in the World Superbike Championship as well as its encore performance in the FIM Superstock, where the differences between your motorcycle and the racing version are truly minimal.
Despite the 1199 Panigale's incredible accomplishments to date, it's in our DNA to never stop improving the Panigale through constant development and updating.
Our work, also reflected in the soon-to-be-launched 1199 Panigale R, has resulted in a set of improvements that will enable you to get the absolute most from the best sport twin ever made.
"¢ We have developed a new electronic engine map which also optimizes Quick Shift gear changes, and will be provided to you at zero cost.
"¢ We have also homologated and approved the option to use a 41-tooth rear sprocket, to increase the final drive ratio.
These modifications will give your engine more robust mid-range response and - at the race track - will allow you to get the most from the Ducati Performance exhaust, whether you have already installed it or should you choose to do so in the future.
Further, we have improved comfort along with performance. For an optimum ride, you may choose to have new heat shields installed at no cost on the engine's vertical cylinder and on the exhaust system.
The above improvements will be made available to you by the end of February. Please contact your local dealer for more information, and to reserve an appointment.
We are thankful for your commitment to a product at the absolute top of its category, as well as your appreciation of our commitment to its nonstop advancement. We hope to see you soon at one of the Ducati family gatherings.
The Ducati Team
