Ducati has unveiled a new V2 engine, weighing in at 54.4 kg, that will power future motorcycles from the Bologna-based manufacturer. The new engine is lighter than previous generations and meets Euro5+ emissions standards. Ducati emphasises the engine’s rideability, highlighting its torque at all RPMs and its high-revving performance.

Four new engines in the past seven years

Ducati is known for its 90° V-twin engines, which have powered some of the brand’s most iconic motorcycles. The new V2 engine represents a continuation of this legacy and builds upon the success of previous engines like the Desmodue, Desmoquattro, Testastretta, and Superquadro. Ducati has introduced four new engines in the past seven years, including the Desmosedici Stradale, the Superquadro Mono, the V4 Granturismo, and this newest V2.

The new V2 engine weighs 9.4 kg less than the Superquadro 955, 5.9 kg less than the Testastretta Evoluzione, and 5.8 kg less than the Scrambler Desmodue. The 890cc, Euro5+ compliant engine features aluminum liners and Intake Variable Timing (IVT).

With this new engine, Ducati confirms its commitment to development, which has taken shape with the introduction of four completely new engines in just seven years, from the Desmosedici Stradale to the Superquadro Mono, from the V4 Granturismo to this new V2. Engines defined by choosing the most suitable technical solutions depending on the intended use.

Ducati has implemented a spring valve timing system, first used in the V4 Granturismo, that lengthens valve clearance check intervals to 30,000 km. This system contributes to the engine’s smooth operation at low RPMs.

Ducati continues to believe in and invest in the 90° V-twin, the engine that has characterised some of its most iconic bikes, and which has achieved more than 400 victories and 1000 podiums in the championships reserved for production-derived bikes. The new V2 engine is the lightest twin-cylinder produced by Ducati, and renews the tradition that began with the Pantah and continued with the Desmodue, Desmoquattro, Testastretta and Superquadro.