Ducati has revealed details of its latest version of the 1199 Panigale , this time a very unique plateau named the 1199 Superleggera ( " superlight " ) model . The nickname is the way, taking into account the wet weight of the alleged motorcycle - Ducati presented the state charges " includes all fluids and fed at least 90 % of usable capacity " of 390 pounds, making the light Superleggera high sport bike engine ever. Be produced in only 500 units , and sales apparently exclusive Ducati last line first platform , ie by invitation only , based on previous purchases Ducati . UPDATE: Ducati announced the 1199 Superleggera has a cost of $ 65,000 , with just under $ 72.500 label Desmosedici RR V -twin .
Engine starts Superleggera model 1199 R Setup with titanium rods and intake valves. But using titanium Superleggera is even with the exhaust valves light metal as exotic . Because the Superleggera is a program track motorcycle racing , Ducati motorcycle with special piston with two rings are made with ultra short skirts and only two rings ( a compression ring and oil ) to reduce friction and soil , which increases the capacity of revolutions per minute. New piston heads have also found that modification of the combustion chamber and increase the compression ratio of 13.2:1 0:05:01 Model R. The crankshaft also significantly lighter and precisely balanced using tungsten inserts .
