Ducati has unveiled its upcoming 659 cc single-cylinder engine, dubbed the ‘Superquadro Mono’. Upon its full reveal, the engine will be the most powerful single-cylinder engine ever developed. Commonly known for their iconic motorcycles powered by V-twin or V-4 engine layouts, this will also mark the first time in three decades that the Italian manufacturer has developed a single-cylinder engine. The engine has previously been spied being tested on a camouflaged test mule of what looked like a smaller version of the Hypermotard. The brand has stated that more details about the motorcycle to be powered by this engine will be unveiled on November 2.
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The ‘Superquadro Mono’ has been derived from the 1,285 cc ‘Superquadro’ engine from the 1299 Panigale
Ducati says that the ‘Superquadro Mono’ is a derivative of its 1,285 cc ‘Superquadro’ engine from the 1299 Panigale, sharing many components such as the thermal part, racing-type piston, combustion chamber design, and the desmodromic system including the large valves. With a displacement of 659 cc, the powertrain will have a bore-to-stroke ratio of 1.86 and a rev range of up to 10,250 rpm. In terms of performance numbers, the single-cylinder mill will produce a power output of 77 bhp at 9,750 rpm, which can be increased to 84 bhp with the addition of a racing exhaust, making it by far the most powerful single-cylinder engine ever developed.
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Once introduced, the new Ducati will rival the KTM 690 SMC R in the international market
As per the spy shots, the test mule featured a USD fork setup at the front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear and rode on 17-inch wheels with road-biased tyres. The brake setup, on the other hand, consisted of a twin disc at the front and a single disc setup at the rear. It also sported a high-mounted twin exhaust system, in line with the Hypermotard’s design. Once introduced, the new Ducati will rival the KTM 690 SMC R in the international market.
