Ducati unveiled an all-new 890cc V-twin engine at the 2024 edition of EICMA. This engine currently powers the new Panigale V2, Streetfighter V2 and the Multistrada V2. Now, according to leaked documents, Ducati is planning to plonk this engine into the DesertX and Monster models as well, come 2026.
- Ducati Monster, Desert X to be powered by the new 890cc V2
- This 890cc V2 weighs just 54kg, is Ducati’s lightest twin
- Latest-gen Streetfighter, Panigale, Multistrada V2 launch this year
Ducati Monster and Desert X to get new engine in 2026
In its highest state of tune, this engine produces 120hp and 93.3Nm
Aimed at powering future Ducati middleweight models, the 890cc V-twin engine is the brand's latest and lightest engine. This engine first powered the all-new Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 before trickling down into the Multistrada V2 as well.
According to a leaked document via a new VIN decoder published by the U.S. National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, Ducati will carry over the 890cc V2 onto the Desert X and Monster.
The latest V2 engine is Ducati’s lightest ever V-twin (or L-twin for Ducati purists) tipping the scales at just 54kg. This engine produces 120hp and 93.3Nm in the Panigale and Streetfighter models, while in the Multistrada it makes 115.6hp and 92.1 Nm of torque. These 3 new 890cc Ducatis are slated to arrive at our shores later this year.
Source: Motorcycle.com
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