Ducati's 937 cc L-Twin Engine is one of the most popular workhorses in the middleweight motorcycle category and until recently it used to power quite a few models in Ducati's line-up. The Italian company showcased a new 890 cc L-Twin engine at EICMA 2024 and it has already been fitted in the likes of the Streetfighter V2, Panigale V2 and the Multistrada V2. And now, leaked documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirm that the Monster and the DesertX range will get the new engine as well, starting 2026.
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The new 890 cc L-Twin, is Ducati's lightest twin-cylinder engine till date, weighing in at just 54 kg. Presently, the motor is offered in two states of tune. It makes 115.6 hp at 92.1 Nm in the Multistrada V2 and 120 hp along with 93.3 Nm in the Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2. The state of tune for the DesertX and Monster motorcycles will be revealed once the models are launched next year. Expect all these motorcycles to be launched in India with new engines in the coming months.
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The current DesertX, DesertX Rally and DesertX Discovery get the 937 cc L-Twin engine which is tuned to produce 110 hp at 9,250 rpm along with 92 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox, with a bi-directional quick-shifter. On the other hand, the Monster gets the same 937 cc motor which makes 111 hp at 9,250 rpm along with 93 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
In India, prices of the Ducati Monster start at Rs. 12.95 lakh while the prices for the DesertX range starts at Rs. 18.33 lakh and go up to Rs. 23.71 lakh (ex-showroom).
Source: Motorcycle.com