Ducati's Brilliant V4 Engine — Putting Supercars To Shame!

The V4 Is The King of Sport Bike Engines - How Does Ducati Do It? Sponsored by Vessi - get early access for up to 45% off select styles for a limited time here at https://vessi.com. Ducati’s V4 engine used in the Panigale V4 R is a masterpiece of engineering. It’s one of the highest power-per-liter naturally-aspirated engines in any form of street going vehicles, and significantly higher in power-per-liter than any street legal naturally-aspirated production car. What makes Ducati’s V4 engine so special? We’ll discuss the highlights in this video, including: 1) How does the Ducati V4 compare to the most powerful NA car engine? 2) Why does Ducati use a V4, instead of a V2 or I4 engine layout? 3) Why does Ducati use a counter-rotating crankshaft, unlike everyone else? 4) How does Ducati’s Desmodromic valve system work, a springless valve train? Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA