When you think you’ve seen it all… Ducati has presented a superbike that is so close to the current World Championship machines that it needs a special engine oil – and thus produces a sensational 240.5 hp: the Ducati V4 R, built for the World Cup homologation.
Okay, for this monster value you also need the racing exhaust, which is not street legal. In the standard version with normal oil, the madness is not quite as crazy and the new V4 R even has slightly less power than its predecessor. which reaches a maximum speed of 16,500 rpm in sixth gear (16,000 in the other gears) and delivers a maximum output of 218 hp at 15,500 rpm. This makes it the absolute benchmark in the segment of super sporty motorcycles with a displacement of up to 1000 ccm. The maximum torque is 112 Nm at 11,500 rpm. Despite all the improvements, the new Desmosedici Stradale R delivers slightly reduced performance compared to the previous version because the exhaust system now meets the strict Euro 5 standard. The full potential of this engine is expressed on the track when the racing exhaust system is fitted, which allows a power output of 237 hp, 3 hp more than the previous model. When developing the engine of the new Panigale V4 R, a Shell special oil developed in collaboration with Ducati Corse. The new performance oil guarantees a 10% reduction in mechanical friction and leads to an increase in maximum power by a further 3.5 HP, which increases to +4.5 HP in the rev limiter area.For the first time on a production motorcycle used titanium connecting rods drilled longitudinally (1.6mm diameter hole). This solution, which allows the oil to pass from the big end to the big end, improves lubrication and reliability in extreme conditions.The Desmosedici Stradale R pistons have a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) surface treatment. This solution is being used for the first time in a road engine. The pistons also have a new shape that makes them 5 grams lighter (equivalent to 2% of their weight), reducing inertial forces, which improves reliability. The 2023 version of the Desmosedici Stradale R is equipped with a new dry clutch, based on the experiences of the official Ducati factory team in the Superbike World Championship. The diameter (-24 mm) and the thickness of the clutch pack have been reduced. This leads to a weight saving of 800 grams. The chassis is based on that of the new V4 and V4 S, everything is mechanically adjustable, the components come from Öhlins. Rear swingarm pivot height can be adjusted to 4 positions in 2mm increments. The TTX 36 shock absorber with hydraulic preload has been lengthened from 312 to 316 mm. Up front, an NPX 25/30 fork works with a 25mm piston for compression in the left leg and a 30mm piston for rebound in the right leg. The Marchesini forged aluminum rims have 120/70 ZR 17 tires at the front and 200/60 ZR 17 at the rear. The ergonomic components of the Ducati super sports bike have also been revised: the brushed aluminum tank now has a capacity of 17 liters and has a profile that arms and the driver’s legs are better supported when braking and cornering. The seat now has significantly flatter padding. The new two-piece winglets are smaller than before, but offer the same aerodynamic downforce. Ducati has not yet announced the weight. The predecessor weighed 193 kg with a full tank of fuel in street equipment, less in racing trim. The price for Germany was given as 43,990 euros, in Austria we can assume around 57,000 euros.
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