Ducati 1199 Superleggera, the facts. With Video

According to Ducati the new Superleggera, of which only 500 will be made, produces the highest power to weight ratio in history for a production motorcycle. WOW, that's a big claim, and I am sure it will be true as Ducati wouldn't want a journo getting hold of one sometime soon and throwing it on the dyno.

Mind you, the chances of a journo getting hold of one and throwing it on the dyno are pretty slim, because as mentioned, only 500 are going to be manufactured and they are sold to a selected client base. So unless you received a shiny envelope in the post recently that came all the way from Italy, dry your eyes.

So about that power to weight ratio, well its claimed power output is 200hp and its WET weight is 177kg, that's about the same as a tea set, or your girlfriends handbag.

Ducati 1199 Panigale smashed to pieces

Ever wondered what an 1199 Panigale would look like if you had to smash it into a million pieces?

Ducati 1199 Panigale RS

You think the 1199 is cool then check out the Ducati 1199 Panigale RS. only available for superbike teams, the RS features carbon fibre pieces in abundance, Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension and a full system Termignoni exhaust.

Ducati Panigale 1199 R video

Here is the latest Ducati Video depicting the R variant of the Panigale, a model that will feature a full Termignoni pipe, Öhlins adjustable suspension and various other go-faster nutrients.  

Features Include:

Ducati red with white racing features color scheme
Lightweight titanium con-rods
Lightweight flywheel
DLC-coated rocker-arms
Increased rev-limit (12,000rpm)
4-point adjustable swingarm pivot
Carbon fiber additions: Single-sided swingarm protector; Clutch cover protector; Rear hugger; Rear suspension guard; Footrest heel guards; Ignition switch surround; Top fairing inner panels
Race Kit: Full Termignoni exhaust system; Up-map key with dedicated ECU mapping
High-penetration racing screen; Fairing mirror-caps
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) that utilizes an Ohlins electronic 43mm front forks with adjustable Ohlins steering damper, and an Ohlins electronic TTX suspension unit on the rear
Ducati Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Wet)
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
Engine Brake Control (EBC)
Ride-by-Wire (RbW)
ABS
DDA

In the video we can see a certain Ben Spies and Nicky Hayden running the R through its paces.
Surely this has to be the most attractive motorcycle ever made?