Ducati Superleggera V4 1/12

Tamiya 14140 - Ducati Superleggera V4 1/12

La Superleggera V4 est une version routière de la Panigale V4 du constructeur italien Ducati. L’accent a été mis sur un allégement optimal par l’utilisation de fibre de carbone dans les carénages, le châssis et le bras oscillant. Son design accrocheur est caractérisé par des ailettes biplan en fibre de carbone de part et d'autre du carénage avant pour un meilleur aérodynamisme. Le moteur est le Desmosedici Stradale R, un V4 de 998 cm3 équipé du système de distribution Desmodromique de Ducati. Cette moto utilise une suspension Öhlins et un système de freinage Brembo.
En outre, l'installation du silencieux en titane Akrapovič- spécfique au kit course - avec une préparation moteur permet d'obtenir un superbe rapport poids/puissance de 1,54ch/kg.
Seulement 500 exemplaires de la Superleggera V4 ont été produits.

• Kit à assembler échelle 1/12. Longueur: 176mm (avec support : 198mm), hauteur : 98mm
• Formes complexes des carénages et en particulier des ailettes biplans caractéristiques
parfaitement reproduites par des pièces à l’assemblage intuitif et simple.
• Moteur V4, bras oscillant, fourche avant, carénages latéraux et réservoir installés sur le cadre par des vis.
Les carénages latéraux et le réservoir sont amovibles après assemblage final.
• Chaîne réaliste constituée de deux pièces scindées longitudinalement.
• Disques de freins avant et arrière avec perforations fidèlement reproduits.
• Transferts métal pour les miroirs de rétroviseurs.
• Dégradés rouges et fibre de carbone des carénages laréraux reproduits par des decals. 
• Pneus en caoutchouc synthétique avec sculptures et logos Pirelli reproduits par decals.

1/12 Motorcycle Series no.140
Ducati Superleggera V4
Item No: 14140

Length: 176mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Top Performer
Announced in February 2020, Ducati's Superleggera V4 utilizes the Panigale V4 as a base and features a strong focus upon lightness: cowlings, frame, swing arm and wheels are carbon fiber components, while power is supplied by a 998cc V4 engine that - in conjunction with an Akrapovic circuit exhaust - gives an impressive 234hp output. Highly distinctive "biplane wings" on the front cowl give the Superleggera V4 a strong visual identity and contribute to an impressive 50kg of downforce at 270km/h. Only 500 of the full size Superleggera V4 were available for purchase, making this crystallization of Ducati's engineering and aerodynamic expertise an elusive catch indeed.

About the Model
★This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 176mm, width: 67mm, height: 98mm. ★V4 engine, swing arm, front fork, side cowls and fuel tank are screw-attached to the bike frame. ★Accurately captures defining features of the motorcycle, such as four front cowling winglets, seat cowl inlets, undercowl shape, silencer and more. ★The chain is split into left and right halves, and features excellent detail. ★Side mirror surfaces are recreated using metal transfers. ★Decals are included to depict gradated red side cowling sections. ★Solid synthetic rubber tires have authentic tread patterns and Pirelli logo decals are included.

Packaging

★Take a look at the rear of the bike, with its racy form featuring a swing arm attached on one side.

★Four biplane wing aero devices on the front are reminiscent of a MotoGP bike, and are recreated in style.

★Cowls and undercover can be removed after completion of the model to admire the design beneath.

★Depictions of the 998cc engine and the fuel tank are screw-attached to the model's frame.

★Renderings of the engine-rear shock and exhaust are well worth closer inspection.

★Take a closer look at the finely drilled brake rotors and brembo caliper.

★The chain comes in left and right halves, allowing our deisgners to pack it with detail.

★This image goes close-up on the chain rollers, and the rear brake rotor.

★Solid tires are molded in synthetic rubber and feature realistic tread. A racing stand is included.

★The silencer shape blends expertly into the lines of the undercowl, for which a carbon fiber effect decal is included.

★Steering damper and engine-top airbox and battery are also captured.

★Choose between decals depicting the screen in street (left) or race mode (right).

★Left: Air tunnels on either side of the seat cowl are another fascinating design point.

★Right: Clear parts are included to recreate the rear light and turn signals.

★Left: A moving side stand allows depiction of a parked bike.

★Right: A full complement of decals includes side cowl gradation and tire logos, and is joined by masking stickers and metal transfers.