Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario- top highlights Ducati has taken the wraps off its most extreme, road-legal motorcycle yet—the Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario. Here are its top highlights.
It’s a Superleggera! The Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario bears the “Superleggera” name**,** and that is Italian for super lightweight. The bike uses carbon fibre extensively across the frame, swingarm, subframe, and even the wheels. The use of these lightweight materials results in a significant reduction in weight compared to conventional metal components and contributes to an exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 1,480hp/tonne.
A monstrous engine Ducati has plonked a reworked 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine in this bike. The power figures are quite mind-boggling, to say the least. In road-legal form, it makes 228bhp. However, switch it to track trim and couple it with a race exhaust, and the power figure jumps to 247bhp, making it one of the most powerful production bikes ever.
It has carbon ceramic brakes The Superleggera V4 Centenario becomes the first road-legal motorcycle to feature carbon-ceramic brake discs. These are designed to handle extreme temperatures while reducing weight and delivering consistent braking performance under hard riding conditions.
There’s top-shelf suspension The bike also comes with MotoGP-derived suspension technology. The motorcycle features high-end Ohlins components, including forks with carbon-fibre outer tubes. These reduce weight significantly while improving front-end feedback and handling.
Limited to 500 units only Finally, exclusivity is a key part of the package. Ducati will produce only 500 units of the Superleggera V4 Centenario globally, making it one of the rarest and most collectible motorcycles.
