1/12 Motorcycle Series no.140
Ducati Superleggera V4
Item No: 14140
Length: 176mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
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Top Performer Announced in February 2020, Ducati's Superleggera V4 utilizes the Panigale V4 as a base and features a strong focus upon lightness: cowlings, frame, swing arm and wheels are carbon fiber components, while power is supplied by a 998cc V4 engine that - in conjunction with an Akrapovic circuit exhaust - gives an impressive 234hp output. Highly distinctive "biplane wings" on the front cowl give the Superleggera V4 a strong visual identity and contribute to an impressive 50kg of downforce at 270km/h. Only 500 of the full size Superleggera V4 were available for purchase, making this crystallization of Ducati's engineering and aerodynamic expertise an elusive catch indeed. |
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About the Model *This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 176mm, width: 67mm, height: 98mm. *V4 engine, swing arm, front fork, side cowls and fuel tank are screw-attached to the bike frame. *Accurately captures defining features of the motorcycle, such as four front cowling winglets, seat cowl inlets, undercowl shape, silencer and more. *The chain is split into left and right halves, and features excellent detail. *Side mirror surfaces are recreated using metal transfers. *Decals are included to depict gradated red side cowling sections. *Solid synthetic rubber tires have authentic tread patterns and Pirelli logo decals are included. |
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 *Take a look at the rear of the bike, with its racy form featuring a swing arm attached on one side. |
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 *Four biplane wing aero devices on the front are reminiscent of a MotoGP bike, and are recreated in style. |
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 *Cowls and undercover can be removed after completion of the model to admire the design beneath. |
 *Depictions of the 998cc engine and the fuel tank are screw-attached to the model's frame. |
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 *Renderings of the engine-rear shock and exhaust are well worth closer inspection. |
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 *Take a closer look at the finely drilled brake rotors and brembo caliper. |
 *The chain comes in left and right halves, allowing our deisgners to pack it with detail. |
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 *This image goes close-up on the chain rollers, and the rear brake rotor. |
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 *Solid tires are molded in synthetic rubber and feature realistic tread. A racing stand is included. |
 *The silencer shape blends expertly into the lines of the undercowl, for which a carbon fiber effect decal is included. |
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 *Steering damper and engine-top airbox and battery are also captured. |
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 *Choose between decals depicting the screen in street (left) or race mode (right). |
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*Left: Air tunnels on either side of the seat cowl are another fascinating design point. *Right: Clear parts are included to recreate the rear light and turn signals. |
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*Left: A moving side stand allows depiction of a parked bike. *Right: A full complement of decals includes side cowl gradation and tire logos, and is joined by masking stickers and metal transfers. |