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Ducati Desmodromic Valve Timing Demystified

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Ducati Desmodromic Valve Timing Demystified

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2,146 Views • Jul 27, 2018

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Since Fabio Taglioni introduced desmodromic valve timing in the 1950s, it’s been a hallmark of Ducati design. No valve springs and total timing control solved a lot of issues in the early days, but why does Ducati still use the technology, and how does it work?