Desmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?

Mechanical sophistication and racing pedigree are words that make up the two core pillars of one of the most romantic names in biking history. Along with timeless design, they define Ducati, and the ...

Ducati's Desmo450MX prototype drew nonstop attention in the fan fest pits at Supercross in Anaheim. The first race on 2025’s Supercross calendar provided a perfect opportunity for Ducati to introduce ...

Ducati has announced it will introduce new engine technology that will boost power and torque, improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and won’t affect servicing intervals. Ducati Testastretta engine ...

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, ...

We're seeing the storied Italian brand venture further and further out from its traditional comfort zone and that's very exciting. Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, ...

Launching June 9, Ducati's street-legal Desmo 450 EDS blends racing DNA with road versatility. It features a 62.62 bhp desmodromic engine, specialized cooling, and Showa suspension to rival KTM and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An internal combustion engine, at its core, is similar to a giant air pump. To produce power, it sucks in fresh air and fuel, ...