Desmodromic, combining “desmos” and “dromos” from Greek etymology, to coin a valve system that undoubtedly was the most iconic breakthrough in motorcycling history in the 20th century. It’s a system that sets Ducati apart from virtually every other brand at the time, and perhaps still to this day. Desmo holds the distinction of being the…
The ride height device in MotoGP is one of the sport’s most significant recent technological innovations, forever changing the way motorcycles accelerate out of corners and down straights. The device essentially functions as a system to lower the motorcycle’s rear (and previously front) end during specific racing situations, giving riders the ability to accelerate harder…
Over the years, we have seen some pretty remarkable engines in MotoGP. Whether it be Honda’s iconic RC211V’s V5 engine during the 990cc days or its two-stroke predecessors known for their paralysing speed, often to the detriment of its pilots. The point is, we’ve come a long way from the early experimental days. Many configurations…
