The Superquadro Mono is based on the Panigale 1299 engine and the Superquadro Mono inherits the 116 mm diameter piston from the Panigale engine, the shape of the combustion chamber, the 46.8 mm diameter titanium intake valves, the 38.2 mm steel exhaust valves and the Desmodromic system.
Ducati says that the name Superquadro comes from the extreme ratio between bore and stroke which allows it to reach rotation speeds typical of racing engines. On the Superquadro Mono, this ratio is equal to 1.86 and is the most extreme in the category thanks to a stroke of just 62.4 mm. The record bore of 116 mm allows the adoption of large diameter valves to benefit performance, which however would not be possible without the Desmodromic system. This system, which Ducati also uses on the MotoGP bikes, allows the limits imposed by the valve springs to be overcome, enabling extreme valve lift laws.
The single-cylinder Superquadro Mono puts out a maximum power of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm, and Ducati says it’s is capable of reaching 10,250 rpm which has never achieved before by a road single-cylinder. It puts out 62 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm and Ducati says it’s distributed in a particularly favourable manner, resulting in linear and exploitable power delivery. The company also said that all of this has been done while respecting the limits of Euro 5 homologation. Additionally, with racing configuration and Termignoni exhaust, Ducati claims that this single-cylinder produces a maximum power value of 85 hp at 9,500 rpm.
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The engine’s piston features a “box in box” design, similar to the pistons found in the Panigale V4 R, enhancing rigidity and reducing friction. The piston pin boasts a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, similar to that used in the Panigale V4 R for increased durability. The engine’s compression ratio is a high 13.1:1. The engine has a bore of 116 mm and a mere 62.4 mm stroke, this ratio stands at an extreme 1.86.
It features a 6-speed gearbox with racing ratios derived from the Panigale V4. Ducati says that the first gear is intentionally long to optimise use in slow corners and the clutch is in an oil bath with a progressive interlocking hydraulic control which offers reduced lever load and intuitive braking. The gearbox can also be equipped with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down.
