Ducati Superleggera V4: synergistic power and connection between elements [VIDEO]

La Ducati Superleggera V4 is told again through a film that highlights its sophisticated solutions, materials, technique and conceptual power.

Level components

The video proposed by Ducati allows you to observe other interesting aspects of the model developed in a limited and numbered series. Alone 500 specimens.
Different materials, articulated shapes and a combination of specificities that complete a bold and elaborate vision. The use of carbon fiber for the frame, swingarm and wheels stands out. The use of other light alloys such as titanium and magnesium for the development of further components is also functional. Overall, the weight reduction concerns the structure and the engine itself. Factor to be considered together with the chassis, the electronic solutions and the aerodynamic setup consisting in particular of biplane appendages, which recall what was studied on the 2016 Ducati MotoGP, obtaining a vertical load of 50 kg at 270 km/h (20 kg more in comparison with the solution adopted on the new Panigale V4 and on the Panigale V4 R), as reported. An optimized and high-performance alchemy. According to what emerged, the official tester Alessandro Valia, on a specimen equipped with racing kit and slick tyres, completed a lap on the Mugello track in 1'52"45. An important timepiece.

A powerful V4 engine

The thrust is provided by a thruster Desmosedici Stradale R with a light and bubbly weight, a V4 di 90° da 998 cc. Considering an Akrapovič approved exhaust, the power reaches i 224 horses and by adopting an Akrapovič titanium track configuration, included in the Racing Kit offered with the bike, the value increases at altitude 234 horses. The dry weight amounts to 159 kg, i.e. 16 kg less than a Panigale V4. The basic power/weight ratio is therefore 1,41 HP/kg. An already notable figure, although with the racing kit in light of 234 horsepower and a lighter weight of just 152,2 kg, the ratio becomes 1,54 HP/kg, still following the indications.

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