The quintessence of Ducati 

The original 1199 Superleggera was derived by asking the designers and engineers what they would build if cost was not a consideration thus allowing them full autonomy on the choice of materials used.

Starting with a base Superbike, they began with weight reduction, honing gram by gram off each and every component and finalising with eeking every last horsepower from the already very impressive engine.

The Ducati 1299 Superleggera for 2017 has been taken several steps further. Carbon fibre monocoque chassis, carbon fibre subframe, carbon fibre swing arm and carbon fibre wheels and of course, carbon fibre bodywork. Forks re-worked by Ohlins to reduce the thickness of the stantions, a titanium spring and aircraft grade aluminium used on the rear shock. The list goes on.

The engine of the 1299 Superleggera was again breathed on to create a hugely impressive 215 Bhp. The combination of weight saving elements marrying together to culminate in a final whole machine weight of a mere 156 Kg. This can be further reduced with the fitment of the race exhaust system that also comes with the bike.

This engineering work of art with it's vastly reduced unsprung weight simply carves through the curves like no other production bike before. The very latest in electronic aids that utilse an Inertial Measurements Unit (IMU) to gather the information required has allowed for precision tuning to the lean angle sensetive race ABS, and the lean angle sensetive traction control.

A quickshifter that works in both up and down gearshifts allows the power to be held to the max.

The Ducati 1299 Superleggera is an exclusive machine. The production run of this bike will be limited to only 500 units world wide.

Fear not – Maintenance and warranty are as you would expect from any other road bike produced by Ducati. 7,500 Miles or 12 months for annual servicing, Valve clearances due at 15,000 miles (for raod use) and the bike comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.

Carbon Fibre

Lightness defines the performance of a motorcycle. Cutting-edge materials define its legacy.

Never before has a production motorcycle been endowed with exotic materials to such an extent. Precision crafted components are produced with the highest grade of precisely woven carbon fibre, carefully tuned for optimal rigidity, with a single-minded obsession for astonishing speed and ethereal handling.

Lightweight carbon fibre wheels debut on a production motorcycle and greatly reduce unsprung rotating mass, ensuring breath-taking agility while maintaining maximum resilience. The monocoque frame has been a hallmark of Ducati Superbikes for several years, and has now been expertly engineered in lightweight carbon fibre, as has the subframe which houses the electronics, tail and seat. 

Prestige Materials

By selecting the very best parts, rendered even more valuable by the use of prestige materials and advanced production processes, the resulting riding experience exceeds even the highest expectations. 

The characteristics of a frame designed with the utmost precision ensure that the race-inspired suspension offers superior balance in terms of stability and handling. At the same time incredible braking performance on entering corners ensures meticulous precision, lap after lap. 

The Superbike world championships are the inspiration behind the design and materials used for the fuel tank – a perfect partnership between man and motorcycle. 

In order to keep the weight to a minimum, even the screws and minor parts are made exclusively from titanium and aluminium. 

Engine

This incredible marvel of engineering is most likely never to be repeated in a street-legal twin-cylinder motorcycle. With a bore of 116 mm and stroke of and 60.8 mm, the displacement is now 1285 cc and, thanks to specifically developed components and materials, an unprecedented maximum power output of 215 hp at 11,000 rpm* is obtained while being fully Euro IV compliant. A non-street-legal racing exhaust kit is delivered together with the motorcycle, and guarantees an increase in peak power of 5 hp and a reduction in weight of 4 kg compared to the Euro IV exhaust.

The trademark Desmodromic distribution now features new camshafts that allow for increased valve lift. The new titanium valves now have a larger diameter and are optimised for increased lift, maximising performance. The cylinder head has also been redesigned and now features larger ducts.

New, 116 mm, 2-segment pistons reduce friction, while new titanium conrods ensure weight is kept to a minimum. The high power is channelled through an ultra-compact and lightweight crankshaft, perfectly balanced with tungsten counterweights.

A new forged clutch basket ensures maximum resilience while a new anti-hopping clutch guarantees stability under the hardest braking. The sand-cast crankcase employs production methods normally reserved for the highest level of competition engines.

The extensive use of exotic lightweight materials and production processes guarantee a weight saving over the standard 1299 engine of 2.1 kg. As a testament of the extremely high standards in terms of quality and precision, the long service intervals of the standard engine of 12,000 km for oil service and 24,000 km for Desmo service are maintained.

Experience

For a bike so extraordinary Ducati has come up with an extraordinary experience.

Future owners of 1299 Superleggera will be able to enjoy a unique event: an exclusively reserved day at the racetrack of a prestigious Italian racing circuit together with the team and the riders of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Superbike Team, Superbike World Championship competitors.

A once in a lifetime experience, a unique privilege that Ducati reserves only to its most enthusiastic customers.

But that's not all. Event participants will have the opportunity to test the Ducati Panigale R Superbike, the official bike that competes in the world championship of stock-derived models, with the support of the official team.  To feel like a true Superbike rider.

The quintessence of Ducati becomes the quintessence of the racetrack experience.

Specification

Specification

General

Instruments Colour LCD display
Warranty 24 months unlimited mileage
Service Interval 7500 miles/12 months
Valve Clearance 15000 miles

Chassis

Frame Monocoque in carbon fiber
Wheelbase 1.456 mm
Rake 24°
Trail 98 mm
Front Suspension Fully adjustable 43mm USD Öhlins FL 936 fork with TiN treatment, billet fork bottoms and lightweight stress-optimized outer tubes, lightweight springs
Front Wheel 17"
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm
Front Brake 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Evo M50 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS, Brembo MCS 19-21 adjustable-ratio front brake master cylinder, remote lever adjuster
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear Suspension Fully adjustable single Öhlins TTX36 shock with titanium spring, adjustable linkage between progressive/flat. Carbon fiber single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel 17"
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm
Rear Brake 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS
Rear Tyre 200/55 ZR17
Fuel Capacity 17 litres
Dry Weight 156 kg
Wet Weight 167 kg
Seat Height 830 mm
Max Height
Max Length

Engine

Type Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 1,285
Bore And Stroke 116 x 60.8 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Power 154 kW (209 hp) @ 11,000 rpm
Torque 142 Nm (105 lb-ft) @ 9,000 rpm
Fuel Delivery Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full Ride-by-Wire elliptical throttle bodies with aerodynamic valve and optimized trumpets
Exhaust 2-1-2002
Emissions Euro 4
Gearbox 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24
Primary Drive Ratio 1.77:1
Final Drive Chain
Clutch Hydraulically controlled slipper/self-servo wet multiplate clutch

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