Ducati Motorcycles India has delivered their first 1299 Superleggera in New Delhi. The Ducati 1299 Supperleggera is known for its cutting edge technology and radical Italian engineering. The very first Ducati 1299 Superleggera has been handed over to motorcycle aficionado Vikram Oberoi. Vikram is a regular rider at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) and he is a proud owner of Ducati 1299 Panigale S, a Ducati 916 and the Ducati 1098.On the occasion, Vikram Oberoi, said,
Ducati make exceptional motorcycles and it’s a privilege for me to be one of Ducati’s customers in India. There is no better motorcycle manufacturer when it comes to performance bikes or bikes ridden on a racetrack.
The Ducati 1299 Superleggera is the most technologically advanced Ducati motorcycle and it is among the first production motorcycles having a full carbon fiber monocoque body. The bike has trademark Single-sided swingarm, sturdy rear sub-frame, carbon fibre fairing and wheels along witj aluminum hubs on board.
On the handover ceremony, Ravi Avalur, Managing Director of Ducati India Pvt. Ltd. said,
The 1299 Superleggera is one of the most exclusive motorcycles in the world, with only 500 units produced. Redefining the definition of the term “superbike”, it offers unmatched technology in a limited edition targeting the true connoisseur. We are very proud to deliver the only 1299 Superleggera in India to Vikram.
The Ducati 1299 Superleggera produces 215 Bhp, weighs only 156 Kg (Dry) and is the most powerful factory twin-cylinder ever built. To keep this performance under control, Ducati has also included a full electronics package including Ducati Traction Control Evo (DTC EVO), Ducati Slide Control (DSC) and is also the first ever Ducati Superbike to be equipped with Ducati Power Launch (DPL) and also features the Engine Brake Control (EBC) seen on previous versions.
The Ducati 1299 Superleggera is as exclusive as it can get; with all 500 units sold out. The 1299 Superleggera is priced at INR 1,12,20,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) in India.
By: Farhan Kashif