Unveiling of the new Ducati-V4-engine

08.09.2017
With the experience gained in the MotoGP-series, Ducati engineered a new 90 degree V4-engine, the Desmosedici Stradale. This engine will power the future Ducati-Supersport models. It will be the first time ever that Ducati has equipped a standard production bike with a 4-cylinder engine. In november, at the EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori, international fair for motorcycles in Milano, Italy) the new Panigale V4 will be unveiled, which will be powered by the Desmosedici Stradale. The V4-engine built-in in standard production bikes will have with 1103 ccm a slightly larger displacement than the MotoGP version. Power output form the engine exceeds 155 kW at 13 000 rpm while maximum torue exceeds 120 Nm from 8750 to 12250 rpm.

The crank pins, offset at 70° as on the Desmosedici GP, involve a Twin Pulse firing sequence that generates easy-to-handle power delivery and optimises out-of-the-corner traction (“Big Bang” effect). This firing sequence also gives the Desmosedici Stradale a unique signature sound. The Desmosedici Stradale has, in fact, been inserted on the motorcycle with the front cylinders banked 42° back from the horizontal, just like the Ducati engines employed in MotoGP. This, of course, optimises weight distribution, allows the adoption of larger radiators and brings the swingarm pivot point forwards.

Typical for Ducati the valves are operated with a Desmodromic system.

An R version with a displacement of less than 1000 cc - which revs higher and is intended more for track use - is currently at the advanced development stage. This will provide the foundation for the homologated version that competes in the Superbike championship, where this engine will be used starting in 2019 (one year on from the launch of the respective road version, as per the Ducati tradition).

Displacement	1.103 ccm
Bore	81 mm
Stroke	53,5 mm
Power	155 kW (210 hp) at 13.000 rpm
Torque	120 Nm at 12.250 rpm
EURO-Norm	4
Valves	4
Clutch	wet clutch
Gearbox	6-gear gearbox with quickshifter
Service	24.000 km \"Desmo-Service\" interval

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