Engine; Timing System - Ducati Super Sport SS800 Owner's Manual

Engine

E
Twin cylinder, four-stroke, 90° "L" type, longitudinal.
Bore, mm:
88;
Stroke, mm:
66.
Total displacement cu. cm:
803.
Compression ratio
±0.5:1:
10.5.
Max. power at crankshaft (95/1/EC):
54.8 kW - 74.5 HP at 8,250 rpm
Max torque at crankshaft (95/1/EC):
70 Nm - 7.1 Kgm at 6,250 rpm
Important
Do not exceed specified rotation speed limits under
any running condition.

Timing system

Desmodromic (type) with two valves per cylinder, operated
by four rockers (2 opening rockers and 2 closing rockers) and
one overhead camshaft. It is operated by the crankshaft
through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed belts.
70
Desmodromic timing system
1) Opening (or upper) rocker.
2) Opening rocker shim.
3) Split rings;
4) Closing (or lower) rocker shim.
5) Return spring for lower rocker.
6) Closing (or lower) rocker.
7) Camshaft;
8) Valve.
1
2
3
4
6
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fig. 67
5
7
8
fig. 67