1199 R Superleggera

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lardawge said:
"I think". Lol. Maybe actually know before you state as fact.
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Sorry the doubt was on the aftermarket Akro as I have only seen a photo and it looks like it has alloy sleeves like a Termi where as the SL one I have seen in the flesh is all Titanium:cool:
 
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Sorry the doubt was on the aftermarket Akro as I have only seen a photo and it looks like it has alloy sleeves like a Termi where as the SL one I have seen in the flesh is all Titanium:cool:
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You are saying that the cans have alloy sleeves? How would one tell? I just installed a set on my bike so I can take a closer look.

What I do know is that whatever it is made of is light!
 
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Man I broken in every bike I've had by riding it like a stole it....lol. I feel everything seats better and I've never had any of my bike leak from the head gasket. Personal belief is street riding if what ..... up a race bike, which in the end this thing is.
 
Thamer said:
Man I broken in every bike I've had by riding it like a stole it....lol. I feel everything seats better and I've never had any of my bike leak from the head gasket. Personal belief is street riding if what ..... up a race bike, which in the end this thing is.
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I don't know about that, as my StreetFighter started to leak oil at about 2,500 miles, and wife's 696 at around 3K


On a side note: I don't think at $65K+ you'll be getting any additional reliability, this is all about extra performance with the law of diminishing returns is in full effect.
 
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Talked to me dealer today. Canada is being allocated 8 bikes. Word is two have deposits in Vancouver, one in Montreal. No deposit from me. :(
 
So I just read the rules for the 2014 EVO class, and basically you can't do a damn thing to the engine. Stock pistons/rings, stock crank, cam shaft, stock heads, just about stock everything! In 2015, EVO rules will apply to the top Superbike class.

If this Superleggera engine is successful, we are most likely to see all its trick parts make it into whatever bike Ducati decides to homologate (an updated R?). If the FIM keeps their build numbers requirements to 2000 bikes over two years, we may see another cheaper R with the Superleggara engine. Could be exciting changes for 2015.

Chris.
 
chrissa said:
So I just read the rules for the 2014 EVO class, and basically you can't do a damn thing to the engine. Stock pistons/rings, stock crank, cam shaft, stock heads, just about stock everything! In 2015, EVO rules will apply to the top Superbike class.

If this Superleggera engine is successful, we are most likely to see all its trick parts make it into whatever bike Ducati decides to homologate (an updated R?). If the FIM keeps their build numbers requirements to 2000 bikes over two years, we may see another cheaper R with the Superleggara engine. Could be exciting changes for 2015.

Chris.
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Very interesting. It's always fun to see what is around the corner even when I'm not in the market for a new bike.
 
EvoL said:
So who HAS put their deposit down?
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Not me. I envy anyone with the means to own the latest and greatest, but I simply can't justify $70k for less than 20lb. weight differential and about 10hp. The best part to me is the greenish color of the Mag rims.

I am lucky enough to live right down the road from Ray Barton Racing and have had my crank lightened and balanced, ported head and the R Ti Rods installed(bought an R engine from a wrecker and stripped the internals- front casting was demolished along with the forks). With the tune, I generally run about 191rwhp, which is FAR more than I can handle.
 
cosmok said:
Not me. I envy anyone with the means to own the latest and greatest, but I simply can't justify $70k for less than 20lb. weight differential and about 10hp. The best part to me is the greenish color of the Mag rims.

I am lucky enough to live right down the road from Ray Barton Racing and have had my crank lightened and balanced, ported head and the R Ti Rods installed(bought an R engine from a wrecker and stripped the internals- front casting was demolished along with the forks). With the tune, I generally run about 191rwhp, which is FAR more than I can handle.
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Did you take the ECU from the R also??
 

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