Engineered by NCR for the super motard motorcycle segment, the 2012 NCR Leggera features a 1078 cc (65.8 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Leggera measures 157 kg (346 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's NCR archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2009 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
83.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement1078.0 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsDucati DS 1100 engine. Optional 125 HP bore.
Lubrication2 into 1 into 2 configuration with catalitic converter and lambda system. Exhaust is in titanium and the mufflers are in carbon. Design by NCR and built by Zard, the silencers are 45% lighter than stock.
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustFull exhaust 2 into 1 into 2 configuration with catalitic converter and lambda system. Exhaust is in titanium and the mufflers are in carbon. Design by NCR and built by Zard, the silencers are 45% lighter than stock.
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis frame made entirely of Grade 9 Titanium. Weight: 4,8 Kg (10.6 lbs)
Front SuspensionOhlins titanium nitride coated 46mm full adjustable with NCR Corse valving, adjustable offset NCR triple clamps made in avionic aluminum. NCR Corse billet fork bottoms
Rear SuspensionNCR- Ohlins monoshock, fully adjustable including low and high speed circuits and configured by NCR CORSE
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R17
Rear Tyre180/55-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. WAVE rotors, radial monoblock Brembo Racing calipers with 4 pistons and 2 pads.
Rear ward and adjustable NCR rear set in Al 7075 and titanium, passenger peg support in tiatnium, custom gas cap by NCR in Al7075, billet NCR CORSE fork bottoms and fully adjustable triple clamps in avionic aluminum. Adjustable ride height adjuster and rear single sided flange in aluminum.
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
