Bitesize Tech: Ducati’s Desmodromic valve system

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…

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KTM MotoGP Engine

Why are all MotoGP engines the same?

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…

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