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Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario: 224.9HP and World-First Carbon-Ceramic Brakes to Mark the Brand's 100th Anniversary

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Ducati unveiled the ultimate superbike commemorating its 100th anniversary, the "Superleggera V4 Centenario," on March 27, 2026. Producing 224.9bhp and weighing just 173kg, the 500-unit global limited edition is the first production motorcycle to feature carbon-ceramic brakes.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

224.9bhp at 173kg — just going by the numbers, my imagination from corner entry to exit can't even keep up. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard in the F1 world, but seeing them come down into a street bike is a shock. What reaches the fingers as throttle sensation must exist on a completely different plane from a normal superbike. 500 units guarantees a scramble.