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drops below 80%.
As on the Desmosedici MotoGP, the intake valve opening finger rockers have DLC
(Diamond-Like Carbon) treatment to optimize engine performance. The distribution control
is by chain, while the valve recall occurs via a spring control. The Chrome plated intake
valve stems are hollow for greater distribution system efficiency thanks to a 5% weight saving.
Power feed is entrusted to a 52 mm diameter circular throttle body, with a
sub-throttle injector controlled by a ride-by-wire system capable of offering four different
Power Modes to adapt the delivery to different riding situations and the engine's intended
use. Thanks to dedicated maps, the system can vary the torque saturation gear by gear,
thus offering the most suitable throttle response for each gear.
The new V2 is equipped with an intake bypass circuit. A duct connects the two
cylinders' airbox and intake ducts near the intake valve, improving the air/fuel mix for
greater fuel efficiency. In this way, the engine is more efficient in combustion, reducing fuel
consumption and harmful emissions and increasing the regularity of power delivery.
The engine crankcases, obtained by die casting, are shaped in such a way as to
incorporate the water chamber around the cylinder liners. Like the Superquadro engine,
the new V2 is equipped with aluminum liners inserted into the housing holes of the
crankcase during the initial assembly phases. This design allows the head to be fixed
directly on the crankcase, combining the need for rigidity of the engine structure with a
significant advantage in terms of its dimensional compactness. With their thin walls, the
liners also make effective heat exchange possible with the coolant flowing along the walls.
The new V2 allows the definition of more compact motorcycles thanks to particularly
small dimensions due to the water pump positioned on the head of the front cylinder. This
solution minimizes the exposed rubber tubing of the cooling circuit, improving the appear-
ance of bikes where the engine is left exposed.
For the same reasons, the new twin-cylinder is equipped with a water/oil heat
exchanger positioned inside the V of the cylinders, which allows for the elimination of the
oil cooler. This technical solution reduces size and weight, improving the engine's aesthetics.
As on the new Panigale V4, the gearbox is equipped with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
2.0. The second-generation DQS uses a strategy based solely on the gear sensor, thus al-
lowing for a pedal command without microswitches. This solution offers the rider a more
direct feeling, with reduced travel and without that “rubbery” sensation typical of traditional
quick shifters, and makes it easier to find neutral. The 8-disc slipper clutch, derived from
the most recent version used by the Testastretta 11°, mitigates the retrograde torque with
the throttle closed and when downshifting, improving the stability of the bike during more
decisive braking phases.
Primary Technical Data of the V2 890cc 90° V-Twin Engine
Weight 120 lbs (-21.7 lbs vs. Superquadro 955, -13 lbs vs. Testastretta Evoluzione, -12.7
lbs vs. Desmodue Scrambler®)
Chain-driven distribution with double overhead camshaft, IVT variable valve timing on
the intake, 4 valves per cylinder. 38.2 mm hollow-stem intake valves, 30.5 mm exhaust
valves.
Bore x Stroke 96 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio 13.1:1
Maximum Power 120 hp at 10,750 rpm – 126 hp with racing exhaust and maximum
torque 69 lb-ft at 8,250 rpm
Multistrada Version with more powerful alternator and shortened ratios for the first two
gears, maximum power 115 hp at 10,750 rpm and maximum torque of 68 ft-lb at 8,250 rpm
Aluminum cylinder liner
Multi-Disc Wet Clutch, servo-assisted and with anti-hopping function
Semi-dry sump lubrication with pressure pump and scavenge pump
Power feed with 52 mm diameter throttle body
Six-Speed Gearbox with the option of fitting the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 3.0
Oil Change scheduled at 9,000 mi
Valve Check and eventual valve clearance adjustment scheduled at 18,000 mi
CO² emissions (WMTC): 120 g/km
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