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Ducati Superleggera V4 001/500 rolls off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant
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Ducati Superleggera V4 001/500 rolls off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant

The first Superleggera V4 has come off the Borgo Panigale production line . This is the #001 of the 500 units scheduled in a limited and numbered series; the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a frame, swingarm and carbon fibre rims, is finally available.  The exclusivity of the materials and technical solutions adopted on the Superleggera V4 are also reflected in the maximum number of motorcycles envisaged: 500 numbered units accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The progressive numbering of the motorcycles (XXX/500), coinciding with the chassis number, is shown on the steering head, and on the ignition key.The first of the lucky owners of this fantastic bike has been invited to Borgo Panigale for a delivery ceremony and, in the nex...
Ducati’s new Superleggera V4 is missile on two wheels
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Ducati’s new Superleggera V4 is missile on two wheels

Rejoice!! Ducati has unveiled the Superleggera V4. It is, as Ducati puts it, the “most powerful and technologically advanced” production bike the company has ever produced. Superleggera means 'super-light' in Italian. To keep the weight down, Superleggera ditches the aluminium bits for carbon fibre and it's been used to form every component possible to improve performance. In all, Ducati has managed to trim 6.7kg, which is significant for a high-performance superbike. The Superleggera V4 features carbon-fibre fairing, wheels, swingarm, frame and subframe. The claimed power-to-weight ratio in this street-legal configuration is 1.41hp/kg. Ducati will also supply a track-only, titanium Akrapovic exhaust that reduces the weight further to 152.2kg, while bumping up the power...