Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario - BST wheels!
The Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario is Ducati at its most extreme: full carbon, up to 247 hp, and equipped with BST carbon wheels. Discover why these wheels are essential for maximum performance — and which detail is notably missing.
Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario: carbon perfection with BST wheels
With the new Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario, Ducati once again shows what is possible when exclusivity, motorsport technology, and uncompromising weight reduction come together. This is not an ordinary superbike, nor just a special edition. This is Ducati at its most extreme: built without concessions, finished at a level that feels almost surreal, and packed with components that seem to come straight from the absolute pinnacle of motorsport.
What makes this Ducati so special? Almost everything revolves around one goal: less weight, fewer compromises, and maximum impact on the track and on the street. You see this reflected in the choice of materials, the technology, and of course in the presence of BST carbon wheels.
What immediately stands out is that everything truly focuses on weight, precision, and performance. The Superleggera V4 Centenario is based on the seventh generation Ducati Superbike and features a fully carbon fiber-built chassis. Frame, swingarm, subframes, and fairing parts are developed with technologies originating from MotoGP and even Formula 1. This is evident not only in the appearance but especially in the philosophy behind this machine: lighter, sharper, more direct, and more extreme.
BST carbon wheels on a Ducati of the highest level
For us, one thing really stands out: this machine rides on BST carbon wheels. And that is far from a minor detail. On a motorcycle like this, parts are not chosen because they look good or sound premium. They must functionally contribute to the overall package. And that is exactly where BST fits perfectly.
Carbon wheels play a huge role in reducing rotating mass. In practice, this means a motorcycle that responds faster to steering input, steers lighter, feels more direct during acceleration, and reacts sharper during hard braking. On a superbike developed to the extreme, these are no longer small nuances. These are the details that determine how a machine behaves at the top level.
According to the provided information, the five-spoke wheels of this Superleggera are even almost 300 grams lighter than those of the Panigale V4 S Carbon. That says enough about how far Ducati has gone here. That’s why it’s great to see BST so visibly present on such a project. Not as a separate aftermarket addition, but as a logical part of a machine fully dedicated to advanced carbon engineering.
Why BST fits perfectly here
- Lower rotating mass for faster steering response
- Sharper steering and more direct feel in quick direction changes
- More effect from the total package of an extreme superbike
- A logical match on a machine where carbon engineering is central
A motorcycle full of technology that leaves you speechless
Under the surface, the Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario is downright absurd. The heart of the machine is the Desmosedici Stradale R 1100, a 1,103 cc engine that delivers 228 hp in street-legal configuration. With the Akrapovič racing exhaust and Ducati Corse Performance oil, that rises to 247 hp. Ducati has also further lightened the engine with titanium parts, lighter bolts, and modified internal components to reduce rotating mass.
Furthermore, this machine features a carbon swingarm, a fully carbon bodywork, an advanced Öhlins front fork with carbon outer tubes, an Öhlins TTX36 GP LW rear shock absorber, and even carbon-ceramic Brembo brake discs. According to the provided information, this is the first street motorcycle with carbon-ceramic brake discs homologated for street use. The total weight comes to 173 kg in street configuration, or even 167 kg with the race kit. These figures clearly show that this Ducati is not just a tribute but a technical statement.
Technical highlights
- 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale R 1100
- 228 hp street-legal, up to 247 hp with racing configuration
- Fully carbon chassis and bodywork
- Carbon-ceramic Brembo brake discs
- Öhlins NPX 25/30 carbon front fork and Öhlins TTX36 GP LW rear shock absorber
- 173 kg in street configuration, 167 kg with race kit
But seriously… no radiator protection?
As extreme and impressive as this machine is, something else stands out in the photos. Something you can hardly ignore once you see it: there is no radiator cover in front.
Almost criminal at this level
You build a machine with a carbon chassis, exclusive wheels, high-end brake technology, and a price tag that leaves you speechless… but then leave such a vulnerable part as the radiator unprotected? That immediately stands out.
In our opinion, the solution is simple: if you buy a machine like this, it should immediately come with an Evotech Performance radiator cover. Not only because it makes sense for protection against stone chips and dirt, but also because it perfectly matches the level of finish that such a motorcycle deserves. On a superbike like this, you want no compromises. Not even on the protection of valuable components.
The essence of the Superleggera philosophy
The Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera Centenario perfectly shows what the Superleggera name stands for. Everything here is about eliminating mass, sharpening performance, and pushing boundaries. Ducati has created a machine that is both technically fascinating and visually overwhelming.
For us, this makes the presence of the BST carbon wheels even more special. It confirms exactly what we have long known: at the highest level, you don’t choose the ordinary. You choose parts that truly add value. And that is exactly why BST fits so well on a project like this.
The new Superleggera V4 Centenario is therefore not only a dream machine for Ducati collectors and performance enthusiasts but also a beautiful showcase of what high-end carbon technology can be today. Extreme, exclusive, and thought through in every detail. Except for that missing radiator cover, that is.
