Tamiya 1/12 Ducati Superleggera V4

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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.