Overview

• The homologation-spec 998cc V4 produces 218hp and 114.5Nm in stock form, with UK pricing set at £38,995 for the numbered edition.
• A full titanium Akrapovic system used with Ducati racing oil raises the claimed output to 239hp.
• Larger front wings and new corner sidepods increase aerodynamic load by 25% and introduce ground-effect concepts to WorldSBK machinery, according to Ducati.
• A new front frame with 40% less lateral stiffness pairs with a double-sided swingarm to improve cornering lines, traction on exit and rider feel, Ducati says.
• Early race-spec runs this year included Michele Pirro at Misano and Nicolo Bulega and Alvaro Bautista at Aragon, with true performance to be gauged in winter testing.