1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4

Italian for superlight, the Superleggera V4 is the world’s only street legal version of the Panigale V4. This model is a no-expense-spared superbike produced by the legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati. It featured MotoGP driven technology and lots of cabon fiber. With considerable wight reduction and tuning, it is rated for 234 horsepower. This is more horsepower then any other bike Ducati has ever sold publicly, Its super light chassis features a full-carbon-fiber frame, swingarm and wheels. (achieving a 6.7 kg reduction in weight). In addition, many other parts are replaced with lighter titanium or aluminum components. Also installed on this bike are a set of biplane winglets on the carbon-fibre fairing. This is said to provide 50 kg of downforce at 270 km/h. The engine is the Desmosedici Stradale R, a 998cc V4 powerplant with Ducati’s Desmodromic valve timing system. It uses Öhlins suspension and Brembo brake system. The rear shock is made of titanium and aluminum and included a Akrapovič titanium muffler. Only 500 of the full-size motorcycle were produced. This 1/12 scale model assembly kit of the Superleggera V captures the The V4 engine, swing arm, front fork, side cowlings and fuel tank are attached to frame by screws. Side cowlings and fuel tank are removable even after assembly. Chain parts are split into right and left, and finely recreate roller sections. Front and rear brake rotors have depictions of holes. Includes metal transfers to render mirrors realistically. Decals authentically depict subtle red gradation patterns and carbon fiber material of side cowlings. Synthetic rubber tires feature tread patterns, and Pirelli logos which can be recreated by decals. Length: 176mm (including a racing stand: 198mm), height: 98mm