It’s called Desmodromic valve control. An engineering solution found on only one motorcycle – Ducati. Most motorcycle engines rely upon conventional springs for valve closure, but as rpm increases, the time taken for the spring to close the valve becomes critical. Failure of the valve to follow the precise profile of the camshaft results in loss of perfo rmance. Ducati's Desmodromic valve system eliminates the spring and actuates valve closure mechanically. The result is safe, exact valve timing at all engine speeds. Every Ducati motorcycle, including our World Superbikes and the MotoGP Desmosedicis rely on the Desmo system.
When Ducati races, so does the entire family of Ducati fans worldwide – Ducatisti all.
To belong to a dynasty of champions, to feel the exhilaration as a Ducati lines up on the grid for the start of a race… This is the pride of Desmo. For Ducati engineers, thinking 'outside the box' is a way of life. Desmodromics, fuel injection, L-Twin engines and Trellis frames are just a few of the ideas that keep Ducati ahead of our determined challengers. With our world-beating MotoGP team winning its first ever MotoGP world title and more World Superbike Championships than all other manufacturers combined, ingenuity conquers Goliath.
With unmatched experience in the design and racing of twin cylinder motorcycle engines, Ducati has raised the L-Twin to an engineering art form.
Since its historic debut in 1972 to today’s unmatched record of World Superbike Championships, Ducati L-Twin power dominates. The perfect 'primary balance' of the 90° L-Twin and its low centre of gravity combine with the well centralised mass and low gyroscopic effect of its narrow crankshaft to ensure a motorcycle with a light feel and a natural response to rider input. The L-Twin’s big bore, short stroke design and power pulse frequency delivers tractable drive. Desmodromic valve actuation, fuel injection, computer engine management and Testastretta technology keep Ducati ahead of the pack.
Standard equipment on every Ducati is the unique and throaty L-Twin exhaust note, cited by owners as one of the key reasons to own a Desmo Twin.
The sound is unique thanks to the 90° L-Twin engine configuration, intake 'howl'and exhaust system design. The unmistakable sound of Ducati is a symphony of internal combustion.
Ducati designs the most stunning motorcycles in the world.
Our passion is to design bikes that matter, bikes that set the style with a balance of form and proportion that remain timeless. The sheer beauty of Ducati motorcycles turn the heads and race the hearts of enthusiasts throughout the world.
Through decades of racing and development, Ducati has proven that innovative chassis engineering and evolutionary frame advancements win races.
The tubular Trellis frame, used on every Ducati motorcycle, is a signature design element. This unique Ducati frame is light, rigid and beautiful thanks to its ingenious Trellis design and use of high quality ALS 450 tubing. Each tube is mitred and micro-fusion welded in a complex triangulated pattern and our incredibly strong L-Twin engine cases are functional 'stressed members' of the chassis.
