It's an idea that dates back to 2006 but which had been postponed, undoubtedly due to lack of sufficient resources at the time, then in the face of the difficulties encountered by the Desmosedici in Grands Prix in recent years: building a large-scale V4 engine while benefiting from of the aura of Grand Prix machines.
Taking advantage of the current momentum of the Borgo Panigale machines, whose declared objective is the world title, whether this year or the next, as well as the excellent financial health of Ducati, Claudio Domenicali revealed to our colleagues from GPone that the next Superbike will have a V4 engine, and no longer the classic Twin.
“The development that what we have achieved with MotoGP has been exceptional. NOTWe have a very reliable, compact engine equipped with a interesting technology. We are seriously considering production ofa version for customers, because it is the pinnacle of motorcycle technology. »
Domenicali then clarified that this motorcycle, due to the fact that it would be called to take part in the WSBK, will not be a new road Desmosedici RR, like the model which was produced in a limited edition of 1500 copies between 2006 and 2007 , at a cost beyond the reach of most budgets.
“It would rather be sold in the premium segment, but at a reasonable price” explained the Ducati boss.
A Ducati V4 at a reasonable price? This is enough to make transalpine aficionados impatient until 2018, since this is the date put forward with relative certainty by our Italian colleagues.
