Ducati, the renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has been making significant changes to its engine lineup in recent years. In 2019, they introduced their first-ever mass-produced four-cylinder engine in the Panigale V4. This was followed by the introduction of the Granturismo, a non-desmodromic version of the V4 engine in 2020. The Granturismo replaced the complicated twin rocker and spring setup with a more traditional cam-rocker-spring setup, increasing the factory service interval from 15,000 miles to an impressive 37,000 miles.
Last year, Ducati launched the Superquadro Mono single-cylinder engine in the Hypermotard, which was sold alongside a larger Hypermotard with an L-Twin engine. Now, with the release of the 2025 Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition, it seems that Ducati may be bidding farewell to the L-twin engine in their sport bikes.
The 2025 Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition is expected to be the last sport bike from Ducati featuring an L-twin engine. Speculation suggests that Ducati may replace it with a smaller V4 engine or even a parallel-twin engine. This follows a similar pattern to when Ducati retired the V-twin engine in the Panigale 1199. They released a limited-edition Final Edition bike in 2017 before introducing the Panigale V4 a year later.
To give the L-twin engine a proper sendoff, Ducati has equipped the 2025 Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition with special features throughout. Carbon fiber has been used for the front and rear fenders, shock and swingarm protectors, chain guard, clutch cover, and silencer end. The front fork and rear damper feature Ohlins’ distinctive gold finish, and Rizoma provides adjustable billet aluminum footpegs. The triple clamp, four-gallon tank, gas tank cap, and other parts are also made from billet aluminum. For track enthusiasts, Ducati offers a billet mirror delete kit and a license plate holder removal kit.
In terms of performance, the 955-cc twin-cylinder engine in the Final Edition produces the same power as the standard Panigale V2, with 155 horsepower and 76.7 pound-feet of torque. However, the use of aluminum, carbon fiber, and a lithium-ion battery has helped shave off six pounds, bringing the Final Edition’s weight down to 419 lbs.
Ducati Centro Stile collaborated with Drudi Performance to create a special livery for the Final Edition. The design combines the brand’s traditional red, white, and black colors with a monochrome motif on the fairing that features a schematic of the engine. Each unit of the Final Edition comes with a protective cover for the special livery and a certificate of authenticity.
Limited to just 555 units, each Final Edition is serialized with the number etched into the triple clamp. Deliveries for customers in the United States will begin in December, with prices starting at $28,000, which is approximately $9,500 higher than the standard Panigale V2.
Although Ducati may be bidding farewell to the L-twin engine in their sport bikes, it still holds a place in their Supersport model. However, information found by Motorcycle.com suggests that next year’s Panigale V4 will see some changes, including slightly more power, less torque, a longer wheelbase, and a slight reduction in weight.
Overall, Ducati’s decision to revamp its engine lineup demonstrates their commitment to innovation and pushing boundaries in the world of motorcycle design. The 2025 Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition marks the end of an era for their L-cylinder middleweight sport bikes, paving the way for new and exciting developments in the future.
