Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario - 2027 Specifications and Reviews
The Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario is an ultra-exclusive, track-focused superbike built to mark Ducati's 100th anniversary, based on the latest Panigale V4 R platform. Its 1,103cc 90-degree V4 'Twin Pulse' engine uses desmodromic valve actuation to produce a claimed 228 hp (224.9 hp) at 14,750 rpm and 119 Nm at 10,750 rpm, through a 6-speed gearbox with quickshifter and chain final drive. A semi-perimeter carbon-fibre frame, fully carbon Öhlins NPX25/30 fork and TTX36 monoshock, carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes, and a comprehensive electronics suite - five ride modes, cornering ABS, launch control, electronically adjustable suspension, an inertial measurement unit, and a factory Akrapovic exhaust - bring curb weight down to a claimed 173 kg. Built in Italy in a strictly limited run of 500 units, it is a solo-seat-only, single-minded track weapon aimed at collectors and serious trackday riders.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2027 |
| Model | Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, manual, with quickshifter |
| Torque | 119 Nm (12.10 mkg) @ 10750 RPM |
| Power | 228 hp (224.9 HP) (167.7 kW) @ 14750 RPM |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Capacity | 1103 ccm (67.3 cubic inches) |
| Engine details | Fuel injection, 52mm throttle bodies. 2x2 ACT, desmodromic valve actuation, 4 valves per cylinder. Compression ratio 14:1. Anti-pollution standard: Euro 5+. |
| Engine type | 4 cylinders, 90-degree V4 (L-shaped), 4-stroke, Twin Pulse firing order |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear tire | 200/60-17, tubeless |
| Front tire | 120/70-17, tubeless |
| Rear brakes | Single Brembo disc, 223mm (8.78 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front brakes | Double Brembo carbon-ceramic disc, 340mm (13.39 in), radial-mount 4-piston caliper |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins TTX36 GP LW monoshock, 130mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Front suspension | Öhlins NPX 25/30 carbon-legged inverted fork, 43mm diameter, 125mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound). Rake: 24 degrees. |
| Frame type | Semi-perimeter carbon-fibre |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381 lbs) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 liters (4.49 US gallons) |
| Seat height | 855 mm (33.66 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm (58.27 in) |
Other specs | |
| Factory warranty | Hand-built limited edition; 500 units produced |
| Comments | Electronics package: 5 riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, traction control, wheelie control, engine-brake control, electronically adjustable Öhlins suspension, inertial measurement unit, pit speed limiter, anti-slip dry clutch, quickshifter, and a factory Akrapovic exhaust. 6.9-inch TFT colour display. Solo seat only - not capable of carrying a passenger. |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
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Rider Profile
| Best For | For expert, track-focused riders only - 225 hp in a 173 kg package, with no passenger capacity and a single-minded race setup, demands serious skill. |
| Purpose | A collector's trophy and dedicated trackday/race weapon built to celebrate Ducati's centenary, not a road-going sport bike for daily use. |
| Rider Fit | Extreme, committed ergonomics with rearset footpegs and a low, aggressive riding position built purely around lap times. |
| Character | The most extreme expression of the Panigale V4 R platform, built in tiny numbers with carbon-ceramic brakes, full carbon Öhlins suspension, and a factory Akrapovic exhaust. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for new riders, not for passengers (none permitted), and not for anyone wanting a comfortable road bike. |
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