2020 DUCATI SUPERLEGGERA V4
R I D E R E V I E W
P72
we moved even lower with the numbers with a reduc-
tion of 27 percent in braking stiffness, and 10 percent in
torsional stiffness when compared to the V4 R.
"The combination of torsional and braking stiffness
brought a reduction in lateral stiffness by six percent.
The less you can go with the stiffness number of the
frame, without going over the problem of chattering,
gives a better feeling to the rider, who will have more
confidence over bumps, more tire contact patch on
the ground and a better feeling and grip at maximum
(Right) The feel
through the chassis at
full lean is something
else… It's amazing how
Ducati reduced the
stiffness compared to
the V4 R and V4 S, yet
it feels much racier.
(Below) Number XXX
of 500. Our testbike
was a pre-production
version. Ducati wasn't
about to let a bunch of
journo's ride one of the
real 500!
