Currently reserved for limited audience, Ducati’s Project 1408’s official website was briefly accessible before it was encrypted again. While the Italian marque has remained tight-lipped about the details, reports suggest that Project 1408 will be a Ducati 1299 Superleggera. Superleggera, which literally translates to Super Light, implies that the motorcycle will feature a carbon-fibre frame, air-box, swingarm and wheels will help the motorcycle shed massive weight. The weight reduction will help the motorcycle deliver a better power-to-weight ratio against the stock vehicle and that number is expected to improve further.
Image of Special Edition Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario for representation purpose only
Apart from the weight cut, the motorcycle is also expected to gain some serious power too, reportedly around the 220 hp mark, which will make it the most powerful series production Ducati yet. The motorcycle is expected to come equipped with premium hardware including Akrapovic mufflers. The motorcycle will also feature new cylinder heads, tougher internals, and better ECU.
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Those are all the details available at the moment. The new Superleggera is expected to make a debut at the upcoming 2016 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan scheduled in the month of November. Expect the motorcycle to carry a hefty price tag too. How much? If you have to ask, you probably cannot afford one. We’d keep you posted with more details about the motorcycle as and when they arrive. Till then, let us know your views about the upcoming product through the comments section below.
With inputs from Autoevolution