The most powerful single-cylinder engine ever created, the Superquadro Mono from Ducati, was just released. This 659 cc short-stroke single-cylinder engine gets enhanced valve control, as well as higher rev rates due to its desmodromic valve train system, which does away with the need for traditional valve springs. This groundbreaking engine will power the motorcycle known as the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.
Ducati has made a comeback to single-cylinder engines after 30 years, with this all-new 698 cc engine. Derived from the Ducati Panigale 1299’s twin-cylinder engine, this Superquadro Mono engine is basically its single-cylinder version with a liquid-cooled four-stroke 116mm bore x 62.4 mm stroke piston with titanium intake valves and steel exhaust valves. The compression ratio is a mind-boggling 13.1:1 and the piston pin gets a Diamond-Carbon surface coating also borrowed from the Panigale V4R. It generates a peak torque of 63 Nm at 8,000 rpm as well as an impressive 77.5 brake horsepower (bhp) at 9,750 rpm in standard specifications, mated to a 6-speed transmission with Ducati’s Quick Shift tech (Up and Down) demonstrating its exceptional performance level. The engine’s power output can also reach 84.5 hp with a racing exhaust, a phenomenal spec for a single-cylinder four-stroke engine.
The Engineering Marvel of the Superquadro Mono
A significant step forward in single-cylinder engine design, the Superquadro Mono’s introduction has generated excitement in the motorcycle community. Due to Ducati’s innovative engineering, this engine is not only the most potent road-going single-cylinder ever made, but it also has the highest revs ever (the rev limiter is set to 10,250 rpm, no other single-cylinder in the world revs this high!). This extreme rev limit is possible due to the short stroke and large bore, typical of racing engines that need to develop high horsepower at high revs. Along with raising the bar for single-cylinder engine performance, the Superquadro Mono demonstrates Ducati’s continued dedication to excellence and innovation in the motorcycle business. Ducati is proving once again that it can produce high-performance, cutting-edge motorcycles that push the boundaries of what is feasible on two wheels with this engine on the motorcycle Ducati has christened the Hypermotard 698 Mono.
In retrospect, Ducati’s foray into single-cylinder engines is not novel. But coming back after thirty years with an engine this revolutionary demonstrates Ducati’s continuing legacy and ability to combine the old and the new to create something genuinely unique.
Revolutionizing the Single-Cylinder Legacy
The Superquadro Mono engine raises the bar for performance and innovation in motorcycling, creating new opportunities for the sport’s future. It’s more than just an engine; it’s a proclamation of the future of motorcycles.
As the Superquadro Mono engine pushes other manufacturers to step up their game in the fiercely competitive market, the competition is probably going to take notice. Not only does this benefit Ducati, but it also benefits the motorcycle community by pushing the industry toward more advanced, potent, and creative engine designs.
As the throttle of the Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono twists, the roar of the Superquadro Mono engine mirrors the legacy and the bright horizon that the Ducati aspires to touch. This is more than just a motorcycle—it’s a dream come true, a call to adventure and purity, a fusion of the past greatness and the promise of the future. Every revision conveys a message, a declaration of dominance in the unexplored realm of performance and power. Ducati offers more than just a bike; it creates a whole new world, enlivens riders’ spirits, and lights up the road with opportunities. The Hypermotard 698 Mono is a legend in the making rather than just a single episode in Ducati’s history.
