Engine; Timing System - Ducati SUPERBIKE 1198 Owner's Manual

Engine

E
Longitudinal 90º "L" twin cylinder, four-stroke.
Bore (mm):
106.
Stroke (mm):
67.9.
Total displacement cm
1198.4.
Compression ratio:
12.7±0.5:1.
Max power at crankshaft (95/1/EC), kW/HP:
125 kW 170 CV @ 9,750 rpm.
Max torque at crankshaft (95/1/EC):
13.4 kgm/ 131.4 Nm at 8,000 rpm.
Max rotation speed, rpm:
10,700.
Important
Do not exceed the specified rpm limits in any running
conditions.
110
3
:

Timing system

Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder, operated by
eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4 closing rockers) and
two overhead camshafts. Driven by the crankshaft through
spur gears, timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts.
Desmodromic timing system
1) Opening (or upper) rocker arm;
2) Opening (upper) shim;
3) Closing (lower) shim;
4) Return spring for lower rocker arm;
5) Closing (lower) rocker arm;
6) Camshaft;
7) Valve.
6
2
1 5
(fig. 95)
2 1
3
5
4
7
fig. 95