Description
Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
The natural evolution of the 1199 Superleggera, Ducati’s 1299 Superleggera was also produced in a limited run of just 500 units. Just like its predecessor, the focus on a winning combination of more power and less weight. Courtesy of an oversquare 1,285cc engine, the power figure was raised to a staggering 215hp at 11,000rpm and 108.0 lb-ft torque at 9,000 rpm – plus another 5 horsepower with the Akrapovic exhaust included in the “race kit”.
The weight savings would make Colin Chapman proud, as Ducati extensively utilized lightweight materials – the main frame, subframe, single-sided swingarm, and wheels were all made of carbon fiber. Other touches included non-electronic suspension (that was too heavy, of course), a fixed swingarm pivot (adjustability adds weight), and titanium parts throughout the engine. All this yielded a dry weight of just 339.5 pounds (368 pounds curb).
That means there’s less mass for the Ohlins suspension and impressive brakes to manage and slow down: Brembo Monobloc Evo M50 4-piston calipers up front with 2-piston calipers in the rear, complemented by Cornering ABS.
This example (VIN: ZDMHAAJW6HB000176) is 148 out of 500.
The odometer shows 1,638 miles.
While the Superleggera comes the previously-mentioned Akrapovic race exhaust, installation of it requires the removal of the OEM bellypan and kickstand. To get around that issue, the owner installed a custom carbon fiber bellypan and carbon fiber kickstand. He believes he sourced them from Shift-Tech but he’s not 100% sure.
Modifications:
Ducati Performance tank guard.
Ducati Performance gas cap.
Sato Racing frame sliders, battery tender lead.
Sato Racing axle sliders.
Ducati Performance brake lever guard.
Yoyodyne clutch slave cylinder.
Sato Racing suspension support.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Rub marks on the left mid fairing.
Scratch on the swingarm.
Boot rub mark on the tail.
Inside of tank:
All recalls and maintenance were completed by Hudson Valley Motorcycles of New York, where the bike was original purchased. The sale does not include stands, spare key, cover, or stock exhaust – those were unfortunately lost in the mail between the previous owner and current owner.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment to inspect it), this Ducati is offered on a clean New York title. Have any Superleggera stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
