OUR DUCATI SPONSORED SUPERBIKES
Be Wiser Insurance is pleased to present the Be Wiser Ducati BSB Racing Team
NEWS
OUR RIDERS
Meet the men riding the 210mph Ducati
Shane "Shakey" Byrne
- Five-time British Superbike Champion
- 75 wins to date
- The most successful rider in the history of British Superbikes
- Experienced elite rider bringing his expertise to the PBM Team
- Winner of the 2015 Torrens Trophy
Full Rider BioGlenn Irwin
- 2017 is Glenn's second season with Be Wiser Ducati
- Young fearless racer happy to challenge established BSB stars
- 2012 British Supersport Cup champion
- Winner of 2017 North West 200 Trophy
- One of three racing brothers from Carrickfergus
Full Rider BioABOUT THE BIKE
Be Wiser Ducati Panigale R Bike Specifications
The fully factory-supported Ducati Panigale R sees a return to the marque where Shane Byrne both claimed British Superbike Championships in the early 2000s. With a race-bred heritage, the bikes have come directly from Ducati Corse, the factory’s dedicated racing division. With the help of Shakey and Irwin the Panigale R is set to dominate on the track.
Be Wiser Ducati Corse Panigale R Bike Specifications
Engine: Superquadro L-Twin, 4 Desmodronically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement: 1198cc
Bore x Stroke: 112 x 60.8mm
Power (standard road bike): 150.8kW (210hp) @ 11,500rpm
Torque (standard road bike): 136.2Nm (100.5 lb/ft @ 10,250rpm)
Fuelling: Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies
Transmission: Six-speed
Chassis: Monocoque Aluminium
Dry weight (standard road bike): 162kg
Wheelbase: 1442mm
Top speed: 210mph
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