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Ducati unwraps
hyper-expensive centenary high-tech hero bike
Claims to be
'most extreme ever'
March 27, 2026, by
Guy 'Guido' Allen; Pics via Ducati
Ducati has launched a
new high-performance collector piece for its
line-up, at eye-watering prices
After releasing some teaser images in recent weeks,
Ducati has unwrapped its new flagship performance bike,
the Superleggera V4 Centenario. The marque bills it as its
"most extreme road-legal motorcycle ever".
Basic stats include a claim of 228hp for a semi-wet
weight (no fuel) of 173kg. Those numbers change to 247hp
and 167kg when you switch the machine to track
configuration.
Its distinctive V4 engine displaces 1103cc, while the
motorcycle as a whole makes very extensive use of carbon
fibre in the frame, suspension, wheels and bodywork. The
suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes are ultra high-end
gear.
It marks a centenary since the company was founded as a
maker of electronics as the Societa Scientifica
Radiobevetti Ducati. It was established by Antonio plus
his three sons Adriano, Marcello and Bruno. See the history
piece we wrote for bikesales, in 2024.
Ducati has launched the new model as two limited
editions:
The Centenario (above) of which 500 are made, priced at
around €150,000 (Au$250,000, US$170,000, GB£130,000);
Plus the Centenario Tricolore of which 100 are being produced, priced at around €200,000 (Au$330,000, US$230,000, GB£170,000)
The machines share technical spec, however there are numerous differences in the finish.
According to the maker, these are the
technical highlights:
• Desmosedici
Stradale R 1100 engine, 1103 cc
• Titanium intake
valves
• Hand-adjusted
desmodromic valve train with nameplate and fitter's
signature
• Lightweight
crankshaft with tungsten inserts
• Lightweight
two-ring pistons with 18 mm piston pin
• Titanium connecting
rods
• Titanium engine
bolts
• Maximum Power of
228 hp @ 14,500 rpm (247 hp @ 14,750 rpm with racing
exhaust)
• Maximum Torque of
117.6 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (126.3 @ 12,500 with racing exhaust)
• Wet weight without
fuel: 173 kg (167 kg with racing exhaust)
• Ducati Racing
Gearbox with Ducati Neutral Lock
• STM Revo clutch
• Carbon fibre front
frame
• Carbon fibre rear
frame
• Carbon fibre
double-sided swingarm
• Öhlins NPX25/30
Carbon pressurised fork with carbon fibre outer tubes and
billet fork bottoms
• Öhlins TTX36 GP LW
shock absorber with lightweight special steel spring
• Dedicated carbon
fibre wheels
• Brembo braking
system with Hyction 340 mm carbon-ceramic discs and
GP4- HY billet monoblock calipers
• Latest-generation
electronics package with 6D IMU: four-level cornering ABS;
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO; Ducati Wheelie Control
(DWC) DVO; Ducati Slide Control; Ducati Power Launch (DPL)
DVO; Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0; Engine Brake Control
(EBC) DVO with Dynamic Engine Brake (DEB) strategy.
• Akrapovic racing
exhaust with DAVC software and dedicated calibration ***
• Dedicated lower
fairing ***
• Open carbon fibre
clutch cover ***
• Swingarm protectors
• Alternator cover
protector
• Headlight, side
stand, number plate holder and indicators removal kit ***
• Machined aluminium
racing fuel cap ***
• Brake lever guard
• Battery charger
• Neoprene racing
seat
• Dedicated wooden
crate
• Dedicated paddock
stands, mat and motorcycle cover
•
***Components not approved for road use
***
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