Technical specs of the new 999cc Ducati Desmosedici GP12 have been leaked by Czech racer Karel Abraham.

From GP11 to GP12 they've upped the horsepower, top speed, and ditched the monocoque for an aluminum frame.

And due to the new larger V4, it's got a whopping 250bhp, top speed of 224mph, and dry weight of 342lbs.

From HFL-

Ducati Desmosedici GP12               

Weight: dry 155 kg                    

Max. speed: >360 km/h                  

From 0 to 100 km/h: 2,6 s               

Power: 250 HP
                   
Ducati Desmosedici GP11

Weight: dry 150 kg

Max. speed: >340 km/h

From 0 to 100 km/h: 2,7 s

Power: 235 HP

“At first glance it may appear that the bike is similar to the last year’s model, but under the fairing is a series of significant changes,” states Cardion AB crew chief Marco Grana, fresh of two weeks in Bologna learning about the new bike.

But, beyond that larger motor, new frame and revised aerodynamics — the winglets are gone — it looks like Ducati is playing it fairly safe. “Most of the components on the new bike are from the same manufacturer as last year,” states the team. “Suspension of Abraham’s bike is provided by Öhlins while the brakes are from Brembo. All teams from the premier class use Bridgestone tyres.”