The Ducati Superleggera V4 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 221.3 hp (161.5 kW) @ 15,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 167 kg (368.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Superleggera V4 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 111% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 99th percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.
About 18% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 9th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 81st percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 49th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
221.3 hp — more powerful than about 99% of Ducati models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 71% of Ducati models.
167 kg — heavier than about 9% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 91%.
835 mm — taller than about 81% of Ducati models.
16 L — larger than about 49% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,480
1,474
Close to average.
835
808
3% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.325 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 1325.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 221.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.67:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 221.3 hp (161.5 kW) @ 15,250 rpm |
| Torque | 116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 11,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 48.4 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride by-wire elliptical throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Monocoque in carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43mm USD Öhlins FL 936 fork with TiN treatment, billet fork bottoms and lightweight stress-optimized outer tubes, lightweight springs |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable single Öhlins TTX36 shock with titanium spring, adjustable linkage between progressive/flat. Carbon fiber single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Brembo |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 10 spokes carbon fiber |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 167 kg (368.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 159 kg (350.5 lb) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Emission details | Euro 4 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 1.3916 hp/kg |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Red/SLV4 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Single seat |
| Exhaust system | 4-2-1-2 system, with catalytic converters and 2 lamda probes |
| Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.