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<b>Ducati</b> Italian |
<b>Ducati Motor Holding</b> is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. |
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Ducati are known for high performance motorcycles with large capacity four-stroke engines featuring a desmodromic valve design. Desmodromic valves are those which are positively closed by a leverage system, rather than relying on the more conventional springs to close the valves. The chief designer of Ducati motorcycles was [[Fabio Taglioni]] 1920 |
Ducati are known for high performance motorcycles with large capacity four-stroke engines featuring a desmodromic valve design. Desmodromic valves are those which are positively closed by a leverage system, rather than relying on the more conventional springs to close the valves. The chief designer of Ducati motorcycles was the late [[Fabio Taglioni]] (1920-2001). |
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The company has enjoyed nine World Superbike |
The company has enjoyed nine World Superbike championships in recent years. |
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Revision as of 01:19, 16 October 2001
Ducati Motor Holding is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer.
Ducati are known for high performance motorcycles with large capacity four-stroke engines featuring a desmodromic valve design. Desmodromic valves are those which are positively closed by a leverage system, rather than relying on the more conventional springs to close the valves. The chief designer of Ducati motorcycles was the late Fabio Taglioni (1920-2001).
The company has enjoyed nine World Superbike championships in recent years.