1199 Superleggera Detail Pics

[ChrisK]

Thought these detail pics of the superleggera were pretty cool. I still think $65K is way high, but I'm not saying I wouldn't own one if I could… 

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-1199-superleggera-eicma-photos/

[KnightofNi]

I'm fairly certain I could ride that bike to a full half of it's potential.

[ChrisK]

I'm fairly certain I could ride that bike to a full half of it's potential.

I honestly don't even think I could do that.

[spolic]

I'm fairly certain I could ride that bike.

[duc_fan]

I might be capable of safely operating that bike.  As far as what percentage of it's capability I could use...

Anyway, this article makes it a little clearer that what you're paying for is NRE (non-recurring engineering).  All that crap like shaving 6 grams from the radiator cap, then they're only making enough for 500 bikes and perhaps a handful of spares.  So yeah, that $65k price tag is only paying partly for the actual hardware... what you're really paying is those engineers' salaries.

[lazylightnin717]

That's one hell of a machine

What kind of calipers are on the front? They look sweet

[muskrat]

it's a beauty for sure but I'm wondering if a cedici can be had cheaper - and the sound, oh the sound.

[MadDuck]

it's a beauty for sure but I'm wondering if a cedici can be had cheaper - and the sound, oh the sound.

I'm sure you could find a deal on a D16 now but would you want to given all the engine problems that they have?  Sweet OMG sound for sure but for how long?  ( Not that I wouldn't mind finding out on someone else's nickle. )

[duc_fan]

Yep... you can pick one up for "only" 49 grand. 

http://www.turn2motorcycles.com/Vehicle/location-Portland-Oregon-carsforsale/52455/2008-DUCATI-D16RR-Desmosedici-395-Flat-Rate-Shipping.aspx

I don't have high expectations for motor longevity when it's derived from MotoGP.  Not something I'd be riding every day.  2-3 times a year haul it out to a trackday.  The rest of the time it's on display, looking pretty.

I don't have high expectations for longevity from the Superleggera, either.  Anytime you remove that much weight you sacrifice some durability.  Look at the old magnesium side cases for the Pantah-derived motors.  Those had a finite lifespan before they were expected to crack.