The new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike is another impressive sports bike of Ducati giving an impressive performance. Those riders who are looking for an ideal and super sports bike should think about the new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike. This sports bike has broken a large number of records due to its superb design and perfectly streamline body. The bodywork is kept attractive while the seat design ensures to have perfectly aggressive seating position. Moreover, the review of the new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike with its specifications and pictures are given below.
2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike – Features
Engine Features
The new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike comes with the powerful 215 horsepower at just 11,000 rpm and 14.9 kgm at 9,000 rpm. These incredible power and torque values can easily be delivered by Superquadro twin cylinder engine. The Ducati engineers have made some changing in the main components of the engine like reducing the weight of crankshaft and using the new tungsten balancing pads. The con-rods, in titanium, are all-new containing the 116 mm of piston diameter. The overall compression ratio has been increased up to 13:1. The cylinder heads have been given overhaul while the diameters of the valves, both in titanium have been increased. They are now even wider than the previous 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Sports bike.
An all-new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike features an intake valve of diameter up to 48 mm as opposed to the 46.8 mm while the exhaust valves have the diameter of 39.5 mm. The intake and exhaust ducts have undergone some development that improves the fluid dynamics thanks to its new camshafts, which offers both improved profiles and increased valve lift. This super sports bike model focus on intense performance and weight reduction research. The new clutch contains slipper and self-servo system offering the heightened feel and ride stability thanks to its new forged aluminum clutch basket. Increased performance ensure reliability and compliance with noise emission standards. The twin-cylinder engine has been modified for outstanding performance.
Chassis Features
The new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike features the Monocoque in carbon fiber. The overall design is kept stylish offering an eye-catching view like in 2018 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition. The suspension system has been fully optimized to provide a smooth riding experience. The front suspension contains adjustable 43 mm USD Ohlins FL 936 fork with TiN treatment and lightweight springs. The front wheel consists up of 10 spoke carbon fiber while the front tire consists up of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17. The rear suspension consists up of single Ohlins with TTX36 shock with titanium spring and adjustable linkage between progressive/flat. The rear wheel also comes with ten spokes carbon fiber and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tire. The new disc braking system ensures to have the best braking performance of all times.
MotoGP Electronics
The new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike comes with the new electronics package that includes:
- Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO)
- Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
- Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC EVO)
- Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
- Bosch Cornering ABS
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Ducati Data Analyser+ GPS (DDA+ GPS)
2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder, liquid cooled, Desmodromic |
| Displacement | 1,285 cc |
| Bore X stroke | 116 mm x 60.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Power | 158.1 kW (215 hp) at 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 146.5 Nm (108,0 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm |
| Exhaust | 2-1-2 system, primary tubes in titanium. Twin titanium mufflers. 2 lambda probes and two catalytic converters |
| Fuel injection | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Twin-injector per cylinder. Full Ride-by-Wire elliptical throttle bodies containing an aerodynamic valve and optimized trumpets |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Six-speed with the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77:1 |
| Ratios | 1=37/15, 2=30/16, 3=27/18, 4=25/20, 5=24/22, 6=23/24 |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper/self-servo wet multi-plate clutch |
| Final drive | Chain and Front sprocket 15 & Rear sprocket 39 |
Chassis
| Frame | Lightweight Monocoque in carbon fiber |
| Front wheel | All-New 10-spoke carbon fiber 3.50″ x 17″ |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Öhlins FL 936 fork containing TiN treatment, lightweight springs, billet fork bottoms and the lightweight stress-optimized outer tubes |
| Front tire | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable solo Öhlins TTX36 shock containing titanium spring, the adjustable linkage between progressive/flat. Carbon fiber single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel | Ten spokes carbon fiber 6.00” x 17.” |
| Wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Rear tire | All-New Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/55 ZR17 |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo MCS 19-21 fully adjustable-ratio front brake master cylinder, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Evo M50 4-piston calipers having Cornering ABS, the remote lever adjuster |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Cornering ABS |
| Instrumentation | Colour TFT display |
Dimension
| Dry weight | 156 kg (343.9 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 178 kg (392.4 lb) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.48 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1.456 mm (57.32 inches) |
| Rake | 24° |
| Front wheel trail | 98 mm (3.86 inches) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17 l – 4.5 gallons (US) |
| Number of seats | Single seat |
Other
| Maintenance | 12,000 km |
| Warranty (months) | 24 months of unlimited mileage |
| Valve clearance adjustment (km) | 24,000 km (15,000 mi) – street use |
| Standard | Euro 4 |
| Consumption | Emissions and consumption currently undergoing certification |
Conclusion
This article provides the full details of the new 2018 Ducati 1299 Superleggera Super Sports Bike. This super sports bike features the high performing engine that can deliver instant torque and acceleration. The chassis features the lightweight frame that helps in handling over high speed. The overall braking system and suspension system gives an awesome performance on different conditions.
