V4 Granturismo

A V4 engine that is 1.2 kg lighter and more compact than the previous Multistrada V2 generation. A result that guarantees performance and riding efficiency.

Up to 170 hp for consistently smooth and linear delivery, and significant performance when needed. An engine that is smooth at low rpm, offers robust torque mid-range and reveals its sports attitude at the top end.

A valve clearance adjustment interval of 60,000 km sets a record that raises the standard of reliability and lowers maintenance costs.

Innovative technological solutions, honed according to the principle of rider and passenger comfort, in typical Ducati style.

The 90° four-cylinder V layout was chosen to combine extreme sports performance with smooth, linear delivery, and to guarantee prompt and progressive drive even at low to medium rpm.

The 90° V layout of the cylinders creates a natural balancing of first order forces without the need for a balance shaft. This has led to the automatic elimination of vibration at steady speed and revs, both during acceleration and deceleration. All to ensure the ultimate riding comfort.

The meticulous design of the new engine has led to a 1.2 kg weight reduction with respect to the 1260 cc Testastretta DVT twin, boosting the rideability and handling of the bike.

The engine is 85 mm shorter and 95 mm lower than the DVT Testastretta, and just 20 mm wider. This extreme compactness allows for a more efficient and central positioning of the engine on the bike, for the ideal centre of gravity. This forms the basis of an incisive chassis, designed for ultimate usability and excellent rideability in all riding conditions.

The know-how developed with the desmodromic system and applied to the spring timing system has made it possible to extend the valve clearance adjustment interval to 60,000 km, compared to a sector average of 25,000 km, which is less than half.

Maintenance operations are reduced in terms of both cost and frequency, with an oil service scheduled only every 15,000 km or two years.

The 70° offset of the crank pins combined with the 90° V-engine layout generates a firing order that Ducati has called "Twin Pulse". The result is a sound that is similar to that of a twin-cylinder engine, but also a superb delivery at all speeds, and easy to manage, especially when coming out of a bend.

The refining of the sound performed on the engine components, has made it possible to recreate the emotion of the typical Ducati sound and an exceptional riding comfort, with volumes and frequencies that minimise disturbance for both rider and passenger, especially on long journeys.

The rear cylinder deactivation, again taken from the Desmosedici Stradale model, is triggered when the engine is running at low speed, shutting off the rear bank, the one closest to the seat, improving comfort for both rider and passenger, thanks to the decrease in temperatures whilst optimising consumptions.

The adoption of the counter-rotating crankshaft - borrowed from MotoGP - makes it possible to reduce the gyroscopic effect of the wheels on the vehicle, boosting handling and agility and reducing pitching when accelerating and braking. This technical choice improves both safety and riding comfort, not just on the track but also and especially for daily road use or when travelling at full load.

The four camshafts of the V4 Granturismo engine exploit the rocker arms and move the 16 steel valves, the intake valves having a diameter of 33.5 mm and the exhaust valves measuring 26.8 mm in diameter.

Like the Desmosedici Stradale, the V4 Granturismo engine uses a semi-dry casing lubrication with delivery and recovery stages to ensure proper lubrication of all moving parts at all times. A technical choice first used on the race track, but ideal for ensuring maximum reliability to a road engine that also required excellent lubrication in all situations. The “high” oil sump also contributes significantly to the increase in ground clearance, excellent for urban and off-road use

The water pump, located in the V of the cylinders, is powered by a shaft driven by a cascade of gear wheels. Its location is designed to reduce the size of the circuit as much as possible, improving its efficiency and optimising engine weight.