If you're a motorcycle geek, then you're probably aware that Ducati engines all use something called "Desmo," but you might not understand why they use it or what it even is. Thankfully ...

The fact is that Desmo is just not necessary beyond the heritage argument. So, in an effort to extend service intervals (something that Ducati is very keen on doing, in general, these days), the ...

He owned an old Ducati 900SS that’s been treated to a partial ... Old-school Ducati logos adorn the fuel tank, with smaller Desmo text appearing underneath in red.

You'll notice later on Ducati's powerplants are generally included in a few distinct families: Desmo, Testastretta, Granturismo, and Superquadro. The first term, Desmo, is a reference to the way ...

There was once a time when Desmodromic valve technology was cutting edge and a necessary competitive advantage for Ducati in racing. The Desmo head doesn't use a valve spring to return the valve ...

The 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Desmo offered through Gooding & Company’s online auction from May 8 through May 17. Brian Henniker, courtesy of Gooding & Company Ducati’s general manager at the time ...

It is the only desmo-powered bike of its kind and bears a competitive MSRP. Jumping right in, Ducati has whipped up an all-new engine for its first dirt bike. This is a 449cc, single-cylinder ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Think Ducati engines and desmo valves are the immediate connect. For the uninitiated, this is a different valve ...