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unusual facts about Ducati 1199


Compression release

Though it only uses electric start, not kick start, the 2012 Ducati 1199 uses a compression release, which is automatically activated at low engine speed by a centrifugal flyweight on each exhaust cam.



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Max Neukirchner

Max Neukirchner (born 20 April 1983 in Stollberg, Germany) is a professional motorcycle racer currently competing in the World Superbike Championship aboard a Ducati 1199 Panigale R.