Project 1408 - 1299 Superleggera - Official

kismetcapitan said:

oh, and in terms of weighing less, and making more power. Unless this is your bike on the grid in a racing series, I don't really seeing it matter very much - the 1299, with basic modifications and deleting superfluous parts, is already extremely lightweight.

Well actually, it does matter, wherever bikers gather and you're standing around in your leathers quoting numbers while sipping your latte....

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bradp51 said:

I agree too. The times I have had my 1199 at the track is the most fun you can have on a bike. Especially a track day with a clear track in front of you. A couple of times I have had the red mist up and nearly lost the front end trying to catch some guy on another bike in front of me.

As BigBoost says have fun just don't risk crashing your pride and joy because it is not a MotoGP title, its just you against yourself and your own lap times.

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Litening1199 said:

I just talked to someone at my dealer today that's seen the bike that it's going for 80K. Suppose to be a claimed 215 bhp.

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Ducracerx said:

$80K ok more than the Desmosedici....and to me the #1 selling point for this bike is the "impossible to get" Akra WSBK like exhaust that is said to be on it. Like on Chaz Davies bike. No underslung exhaust. Forget the CF parts. That can be bought easily. I talked to Akrapovic 3 months ago and asked them about that exhaust being sold to the public. They said no it was only made for the WSBK team. And cost them about $15K to make.

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Ljuice26 said:

It's not impossible to get. A forum member just received his RS16 and had the option of getting that exhaust and chose to get the single exhaust outlet, the version before the double outlet.

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Jello said:

Yeah, that number is way off. Complete set of CF fairings for the SL (I think including tank, when I priced this last) is ~$19k

EDIT: here it is

That's $17,891.16 before tax

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endodoc said:

Yep. I have bodies from CDT, Ilmberger, Advanced Composites and Ducati in the shop. In many ways these aftermarket CF body components exceed the DP parts in terms of matrix composition, finish, strength, options and function for 1/3 the cost. Ducati is not even remotely realistic in its pricing on parts. I would always buy used if I had to get something from the factory as resale values on parts is low. Case in point is a replacement motor for the 1299. Over 17k from Ducati. I have purchased more than a few very low mile motors for under $4500.00. Like i said, you can make a "better" Sl for less money. The new SL is rumored to be 80-85K. Thats just silly. You could just crush that build for so much less and thankfully, your going to see a few aftermarket builders do just that.

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endodoc said:

I believe the pricing is tiered. No details yet and your right, if you need a warranty, buy the overpriced stuff. If Ducati assembles it, your more than likely going to need that warranty for sure. Im not sure how warranty stuff works with after market builders.

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rm4two said:

I admire you guys that can put $30+ worth of sportbike on and track with the possibility of wadding it up into a little ball. I'll be hitting the track soon but, not with my pride and joy. It'll be with something that I care a lot less about and have a lot less invested in lol.

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topolino said:

Price in the UK just revised from £66K to £72K. Ouch!! Though weight is said to be very very close to 150kg. Any other info is being kept very close to the dealers' chests.

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topolino said:

Price in the UK just revised from £66K to £72K. Ouch!! Though weight is said to be very very close to 150kg. Any other info is being kept very close to the dealers' chests.

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