International Dealer News IDN 146 December 2018 / January 2019 | Page 38

PRO GuIDe eXTRA Termignoni - the evolution continues ast year, after almost 50 years of success on the racetrack, with 16 titles won alongside Ducati, Italian exhaust specialist Termignoni renewed its commitment to Supersport models with new systems for Ducati Supersport, Ducati Multistrada 950, Honda CBR 500 and a range of other models. This year strengthened thanks to significant experience in Superbike and under the guidance of engineer Ernesto Marinelli, the Termignoni team has driven development of its highly-anticipated system for the new Supersport par excellence, the Ducati Panigale V4. The new project, known as 4USCITE, incorporates “all the essence and tradition of Termignoni design and represents a real revolution in the world of exhaust systems. Important chassis parts have been integrated to make up a one-of-a-kind kit. “The exhaust system has been split into two parts. The front cylinders feed the two lower exits, positioned on the right side and assimilated with the carbon half fairing thanks to a titanium flange. The rear cylinders flow into the two undertail exits, which blend with the Panigale tailpiece thanks to two lateral appendages in carbon. “This new layout makes for a first-rate result in terms of performance and, also thanks to the many carbon parts, marries perfectly, design-wise, with the Panigale V4. Performance and design thus come together in one exhaust system, characterised by the most exclusive materials and most advanced techniques and equipped with top of the range accessories that are indispensable when it comes to getting the most out of the V4”. L 4USCITE The 4USCITE exhaust system has been designed as a racing system with the aim of providing maximum performance across the entire torque and power curve. The chassis parts have been conceived so that design is integrated with riding comfort. The use of carbon fibre extends across all these components, starting with the two lateral half fairings, the two appendages - right and left – of the undertail tip, the lateral right- hand heat shield, the undertank protection and the mudguard/chain cover. The exhaust system is split into two parts, the precision-cast head connections designed to offer the best fluid-dynamic performance and blend with the soft and harmonious curves of the pipe layout. As well as the base version with stainless steel pipes and titanium tips, a full titanium version will also be available. The right and left half fairings, strictly carbon, are equipped with extraction and intake vents and blend 38 with the bike’s unique lines. The right-hand part integrates the two lower exits, which stand out as a result of the muscular titanium flange that assimilates them. The left-hand part mirrors the lines of the fairing and includes the opening for the standard lateral stand. All the heat shields have been created in carbon fibre integrated with a heat reflective material for greater protection at high temperatures. The undertail silencer is attached to the rear frame with a billet Ergal support and is characterised by its titanium sleeve and carbon end cap, “created so as to blend perfectly with the design of the V4 tail”. To further improve performance, the package also includes a Sprint Filter Racing air filter, “a long-time leading accessory in the sector”. Lastly, the kit will also include the exclusive ‘UpMap’ device, containing the available mappings with which to best calibrate the Panigale V4 control unit in combination with the D182 system. As well as the racing kit, a road kit integration will also be available, including a carbon fibre support for the licence plate, light and indicators (the support supplied makes use of the standard wiring, indicators, light and licence plate). In terms of performance, the complete system is said to offer “significant improvement across the entire torque and power curve. Specifically, the power increase recorded is in the region of +6.5 %. ‘UpMap’ Termignoni continues the evolution of its ‘UpMap’ project – a tuning tool conceived specifically to allow riders to get the best from their Termignoni exhaust system. “The continuous development of electronics makes it increasingly difficult with regard to the performance gains offered by contemporary systems with the INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 exclusive use of the exhaust alone - the way it integrates with the bike’s engine and on- board software is as important these days as the design and engineering of the exhaust system itself”. Termignoni has invested heavily in its ‘UpMap’ project with an entire division of the company dedicated to the effort - involving 18 people, 15 months of research, 5 months of product development, 3,000 km of track testing and 1,000 sq m of its Predosa, Italy facility (between Milan and Genoa). ‘UpMap’ connects to the diagnosis cable of the bike, and through an iOS and Android App allows the rider (or tuner) real time Smartphone access “to a universe of mappings developed and tested by our experts. It allows autonomous reprogramming of the ECU in total security, from your garage, without having to contact an expert or spend time dyno-testing. “In addition to maps it offers other services, such as the possibility of having a digital dashboard, an onboard computer that tells you the health state of your vehicle, showing you any defects while driving, or evaluate fuel consumption. The camera option (with the front and back smartphone cameras) allows video recording of the riding performance. The data acquired from the control unit will be graphically displayed on the screen”. TERMIGNONI Predosa (AL), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.termignoni.it