Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera: there is talk on the web of a new sports exclusive

The name Superleggera returns to the spotlight in various specialized newspapers, considering the rumors linked to a possible new and exclusive example of Ducati Panigale V4, assuming high-sounding values ​​for the segment.

A record-breaking weight-to-power ratio?

Taking up what was reported by colleagues at Bike social need Car and Bike, citing European approval documents, a new one could be introduced next year Ducati “Superleggera”. It can be assumed during the summer period. For now the conditional is a must.
Some interesting aspects mentioned and regarding the aforementioned model. A name already associated with limited series editions of Ducati 1199 e 1299.
The prospect “Superlight” it may be slightly wider than the current V4. Dimensional differences that would result in the order of a few millimeters for each parameter. We are talking about carbon components, functional with weight reduction in mind. A value of 173 kg, which may not be the dry data but the declared one. This would suggest that the value could be around 11 kg lower than the one already known Panigale V4 R, therefore assuming a value around 161 kg dry and perhaps sui 182 kg in running order.
The chassis could include suspension Öhlins derived from the Panigale V4 R, as well as the engine taken from it, always considering what is reported. One unit from 998 cc which could develop a peak power higher than that transmitted from the heart of the Panigale V4 R, i.e 224 horses a 15.250 rpm. Basically there would be three more horsepower. But the figure could still grow to this level 236 horses, through a targeted setting and installation of a specific sports exhaust system Akrapovich. For the moment only hypotheses.

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