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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.

2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Senna

From June 2014, Brazil will receive a limited edition Panigale S Senna edition. The special edition motorcycle marks the 20th anniversary since Senna's tragic death and is made in honor of the exceptionally talented F1 racing driver.

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 R Superleggera

'Got money, will spend.' Well you will need to have a lot of money to afford the latest offering from Ducati, with a price tag of £60 000, the Superleggera Panigale is £33 450 MORE expensive than a standard Panigale R. Wow. 

The reason for the price tag is that the Superleggera comes equipped with a WSBK derived electronics package and the monocoque chassis is made from special lightweight magnesium. This all means that the Superleggera weighs in at 180kg fully fueled and ready to go. At that weight, Floyd Money Mayweather will start shivering.

However, you would also need to have the middle name 'money' if you were to purchase this bike, but we will see it compete in the superstock class. Tired of seeing Ducati's flaying by the wayside? Well they are on their way back to the podium, a place that has been elusive of late.  

If your name is Troy Corser and you are fortunate enough to win the lotto and decide to purchase one of these monsters, you will also receive 200bhp at the crank, an abundance of carbon fibre, and 15kg less than the Panigale R. 

A few of you may also remember the £80 000 Panigale RS, however the RS will not be seen on the road as it is only for racing teams, whereas the Superleggra may be spotted on the road, although we will see it first in Superstock I suspect. 

Ducati has produced yet another highly desirable superbike that many of us want but there is a catch, the Superleggera is invite only. Just like the Ferrari Enzo and LaFerrari. Commence crying now. 

Ducati 899 Panigale official

Ok it didn't take a fortune teller to be able to see that the Italian manufacturer would release a smaller capacity Panigale, they have done so with their previous superbikes, one only has to look at the 848 and 749 to see this.

Nevertheless the 899 is official and it is here, and the 1199 alongside the 899 must be the two most beautiful bikes ever made. The DNA is visible in the 899 and it will take a trained eye to spot the difference, the main difference being the dual-sided swing arm, unlike the 1199's single-sided swing arm.

The 899 Panigale comes with a new Superquadro engine producing 109kw (148hp) and 73lb-ft of torque.
Because the 899, like its big sister, is also a monocoque design, the dry weight is kept down to a remarkable 169kg.

Also included with the 899 are BPF fully adjustable Showa forks and a Sachs rear shock and gorgeous 10 spoke light alloy wheels. As is the norm these days you also recieve 3 stage ABS, ride-by-wire, Ducati traction control (DTC) and engine brake control (EBC).

Option include: Ducati data acquisition (DDA), quickshifter,  and various other cosmetic add on's such as race fairings and a larger screen.

Color options are red or white with red wheels.

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?