The latest Ducati engine is already first in its class. Derived from the 1285 cc Superquadro engine of the 1299 Panigale, the Superquadro Mono flaunts Ducati racing DNA in just one cylinder. It inherits both its racing character and desmodromic system from the Superquadro, which allows it to rev higher than any other and fully express itself, for truly exciting performance.
The limiter is set at 10,250 rpm: no other single-cylinder engine can achieve this rotation speed. Power is the highest in its segment, with 77.5 hp at 9750 rpm and 46.5 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm.
Record-breaking performance is combined with benchmark service intervals, the oil change scheduled every 9,000 miles and the valve clearance check every 18,000 miles.
Superquadro in name and in fact
The name Superquadro derives from the extreme bore and stroke ratio which allows high rotation speeds to be achieved. This is what the engines of our twin-cylinder Superbikes are called and the Mono derives from the engine of the 1299 Panigale, from which it inherits the thermal part, that is, the heart of the engine, or where the power comes from. In common with the Panigale's twin-cylinder, there is the piston, the design of the combustion chamber, and the Desmodromic system including the large valves.
116 mm racing piston
The piston of the Superquadro Mono is racing-type with a diameter of 116 mm. This bore represents a record value for a production single-cylinder and is paired with an ultra-short stroke of 62.4 mm resulting in an extreme bore-to-stroke ratio of 1.86. The extreme bore/stroke ratio of 1.86 allows to achieve high rotation speeds for never ending fun. It is a "box in box" piston with a double ribs, designed to combine maximum strength and stiffness allowing to reduce the thrust surfaces of the piston to contain the friction.
Titanium intake valves
The Mono also inherits the large 46.8 mm diameter titanium intake valves to reduce mass and inertia and the 38.2 mm steel exhaust valves from the twin-cylinder Superbike engine. And obviously also the Desmodromic system.
Pure Desmo power
The combination of very large valve diameters and high rpm introduces significant inertial stresses. For this reason, the intake valves of the Superquadro Mono are made of titanium, and their management is entrusted to the Desmodromic system, the only mechanical system, that allows the limits imposed by the valve springs to be overcome, enabling extreme valve lift laws with large diameter valves at high engine speeds. It is so effective that it can also be used on our MotoGP bikes!
659 cc of sophistication
In designing this engine, sophisticated materials were chosen for each component. For example, the cylinder barrel is made of aluminum rather than steel, and derives from that of the 1299 Superleggera. And the alternator, clutch and head covers are made of magnesium alloy.
- Engine Type: Superquadro Mono, single-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodronic timing, 2-balance countershafts, liquid cooled
- Displacement: 659c
- Bore x Stroke: 116 x 62.4 mm
- Compression Ratio: 13.1:1
- Power: 77.5 hp (57 kW) @ 9,750 rpm
- Torque: 46.5 ;b-ft (63 Nm) @ 8,000 rpm
- Fuel Injection: Electronic fuel injection system, 62 mm throttle body with full 'Ride by Wire' system
- Exhaust: 1-2 exhaust system, double aluminum mufflers, catalytic converter and lambda probe
- Gearbox: 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down
- Primary Drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.968:1
- Ratio: 1=36/13 2=3/17 3=32/20 4=29/22 5=24/21 6=26/25
- Final Drive: Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
- Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
- Front Suspension: 45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable aluminum fork
- Front Wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.5" x 17"
- Front Tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 120/70 ZR17
- Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with Sachs fully-adjustable monoshock. Aluminum double-sided swingarm
- Rear Wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.0" x 17"
- Rear Tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, 160/60 ZR17
- Wheel Travel (Front/Rear): 8.5 in (215 mm) - 9.4 in (240 mm)
- Front Brake: 330 mm aluminum flange disc, Brembo M4.32 caliper, radial pump with adjustable lever with Bosch Cornering ABS
- Rear Brake: 245 mm disc, single piston floating caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS
- Instrumentation: 3.8" LCD display with Improved Black Nematic (IBN) technology
- Wet Weight (no fuel): 331 lb (151 kg)
- Seat Height: 35.6 in (904 mm) or 35.0 in (889 mm) with low seat accessory
- Wheelbase: 56.8 in (1,443 mm)
- Rake: 26.1 degrees
- Trail: 4.2 in (108mm)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 3 US Gallons (12 l)
- Number of Seats: 2
- Safety Equipment: Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Brake Light (DBL)
- Standard Equipment: Power Modes, Ducati Launch Control (DLC), Ducati Quick Shifts (DQS) Up/Down, Full LED lighting system, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), tapered aluminum handlebars, lithium-ion battery
- Provided Equipment: Passenger footpegs
- Ready For: Anti-theft system, heated grips, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
- Warranty: 24 months, unlimited mileage
- Maintenance Service Intervals: 9,000 miles (15,000 km)/24 months
- Valve Clearance Check: 18,000 miles (30,000 km)
