Ducati has launched the Superleggera V4 Centenario, a limited-edition superbike marking the company's 100th anniversary. Restricted to 500 units, it is the first road-legal motorcycle with a carbon-ceramic braking system. The bike features advanced components and will debut at World Ducati Week 2026.
Ducati unveiled the Superleggera V4 Centenario on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Limited to 500 numbered units, the superbike boasts a comprehensive carbon-fiber chassis, including the frame, swingarm, and wheels, for a total weight of 173 kg. It includes an Öhlins pressurized fork with carbon fiber sleeves and is the first road-legal bike equipped with a carbon-ceramic braking system. nnThe Desmosedici Stradale R 1100 engine delivers 228 horsepower standard, rising to 247 horsepower with the optional racing kit. Performance is enhanced by a MotoGP-derived electronics suite with new DVO strategies and Dynamic Engine Brake technology. The bike sports a new Rosso Centenario livery that influences Ducati's 2026 racing designs. nnA rarer Tricolore edition, limited to 100 units, honors the legacy of the 750 F1 endurance racer. Owners of either version receive matching apparel in the GP26 Rosso Centenario livery. The Superleggera V4 Centenario will appear at World Ducati Week 2026 in early July, where 26 buyers will take delivery alongside a special MotoGP Experience track day.