Ducati and V-Twin engines have, for so many years, been indivisible and even the arrival of the V4 in the Panigale has done little to break that bond.
For many years, the V-Twins were two-valve per cylinder affairs but all that changed over thirty years ago when the factory made a belated change to four-valves in each cylinder head. Then, in 2011, the Superquadro engine appeared, featuring not only four valves per cylinder and desmodromic valve actuation, but also gear and chain-driven double overhead camshafts in place of the belt drive of earlier models.
The first Superquadro engine was created for the 1199 Panigale, the name deriving from the square cylinder dimensions, and has powered other iconic models such as the 898, 955 and 1299 Panigale.
Now, however, it seems as if the days of the Superquadro engine are numbered with the announcement of a collectable Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition, of which 555 will be manufactured. The engine will be the 955cc version, producing 155 horsepower and 104Nm.
Features unique to the Final Edition model are as follows:
- Dedicated Superquadro tribute livery
- Billet aluminium triple clamp with production number plate
- Dedicated rider seat
- Lots of carbon fibre
- Sports grips
- Machined from solid billet adjustable footrests
- GPS module
- Race Kit enabling removal of licence plate and mirrors
- Dedicated motorcycle cover
- Certificate of Authenticity
The expected arrival date in dealerships is October 2024. For more information, contact Ducati South Africa on 012 756 0600
