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Ducati is set to unveil its new 1199 Panigale at the EICMA show in Milan next month, but the manufacturer has given us all a sneak peek into what will power the machine once it goes on sale. Ducati gave its engineers free reign to come up with an engine that provides more horsepower and torque while also increasing user friendliness. At the same time, the company wanted trim weight and reduce ownership costs.
The result is the Superquadro twin-cylinder engine. With an over-square bore and stroke ratio of 1.84:1, the lump churns out a blistering 195 horsepower and 98 pound-feet of torque. Ducati claims that the most power ever for a production twin-cylinder engine.
The engine is kept in check thanks to a number of pre-programmed riding modes to suit rider experience and weather. The tech uses ride-by-wire to control each throttle body independently. Service intervals, long an issue with Ducati's desmo twins, has been stretched to 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers). Ducati also says the engine will serve as a stressed member of the Panigale's monocoque chassis package.
Ducati also claims that the engine is a weight-saver, though no one is saying by how much. The company has said that the Superquadro does help the 1199 Panigale nab the title of the production bike with the world's best power-to-weight ratio, however. The bike will also feature a new transmission with a slipper clutch, among other innovations. Hit the jump to check out a video as well as the full press blast.
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