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Multistrada V4: Ducati ditches Desmo for new Granturismo engine
Multistrada V4: Ducati ditches Desmo for new Granturismo engine
Ducati have officially unveiled the Granturismo version of their V4 engine to be used in the eagerly awaited new Multistrada V4. One of the biggest changes is a move away from Desmodromic valve actuation.
The change comes in pursuit of reliability and long service life. The Desmo valve set-up – where the engine’s valves are closed by cam-operated rocker arms rather than springs – offers advantages in peak power but also increases wear and needs regular adjustments. Since the Multistrada V4 doesn’t prioritise power, the move to conventional valve springs makes sense.
The result is an astonishing 60,000km gap between valve adjustment services. That’s over 37,000 miles – twice as long as on any Ducati Desmo engine. Oil changes are still needed at 9000 miles or two years, with air filter replacements at 18,000 miles, but those are relatively quick, simple procedures.
The engine itself grows from 1103cc to 1158cc with a 2mm increase in bore size to 83mm. Stroke is unchanged at 53.5mm. In terms of performance, the new Multistrada V4 makes 168bhp at 10,500rpm and 92ft-lb at 8750rpm. That’s more than 40hp down on the Panigale V4, but around level on torque.
The new Multistrada V4 will be fully unveiled in November 4th.