MV Agusta Is Developing 5-Cylinder Motorcycle Engine

MV Agusta surprised the audience at EICMA 2025 by revealing the Italian motorcycle brand is developing a brand-new five-cylinder engine concept. Recently, the company shared more details about the powerplant, dubbed the Quadrato engine.

The Quadrato engine platform is intended to serve various on-road motorcycling segments, from supersport to touring machines. It features a modular displacement range, allowing the engine displacement to be modified from 850cc to 1150cc. Due to its five-cylinder firing order, the engine doesn’t require variable valve timing, which the manufacturer claims delivers exceptional low-end usability.

According to MV Agusta, the Quadrato’s maximum power output reaches 240 horsepower at 16,000 rpm, while peak torque of 99.5 lb-ft arrives at 8,500 rpm.

One of the engine’s largest selling points is its light weight. The Quadrato clocks in at around 130 pounds. It’s also compact, being narrower than typical in-line four engines and shorter than V-4 units.

The Quadrato features a unique cranktrain layout, consisting of a three-cylinder front and a dual-cylinder rear crankshafts in a “U”-type configuration. This arrangement is intended to reduce vibrations and enable a smooth ride with enhanced balance.

MV Agusta also noted that the engine sports advanced electrification solutions, such as electric water and oil pumps.

The Quadrato is set to make its first appearance on “a highly anticipated model that is currently no longer in the lineup,” said MV Agusta. We’ll have to wait to find out which, as the company said the bike will not be revealed for a few years.