Positioned in Ducati's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Ducati Superleggera V4 pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 224 HP (163.5 kW) at 15,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft) at 11,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 224.4 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (11,750 rpm) and peak power (15,250 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Superleggera V4 measures 167 kg (368 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.34 HP/kg (0.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 200 km (124 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2021 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
DrivelineRegina ORAW2 chain ; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket in Ergal 42.
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.00 litres/100 km (12.5 km/l or 29.40 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases185.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system, with catalytic converters and 2 lamda probes
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque in carbon fiber
Rake24.5°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionFully adjustable 43 mm Ohlins NPX25/30 pressurized fork with TiN treatment, billet fork bottoms, lightweight springs, fully adjustable..
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable single Öhlins TTX36 shock with titanium spring, adjustable linkage between progressive/flat. Carbon fiber single-sided swingarm
Seat Height835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRed/white
InstrumentsTFT colour display
Warranty2 years unlimited mileage
Notes
174 kW (234 hp) at 15.500 rpm and 119 Nm (87.7 lb-ft) at 11.750 with full racing exhaust. Dryweight 152.2 kg (335.5 lb) with racing kit. Carbon fibre fairings. Riding Modes. Power Modes. Traction Control. Wheelie Control.
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