Ducati 996S - Engine; Timing System

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Engine
Twin cylinder, four-stroke, 90° “L” type, longitudinal.
Bore mm/in.:
98/3.85.
Stroke mm/in.:
66/2.59.
Total displacement c.c./cu.in.:
996/60.7.
Compression ratio:
1:11.5±0.5
Max. power at crankshaft (95/1/CE):
82.3 kW - 112HP at 8500 rpm.
Max torque at crankshaft (95/1/CE):
93 Nm (68.6 ft.lbs.) at 8000 rpm.
Max. rotation speed
10000 rpm.
Important
Do not exceed specified rotation speed limits
under any running condition.
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6
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8
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5
1
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Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rockers (4 opening rockers and 4
closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is
operated by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt
rollers and toothed belts.
Desmodromic timing system (fig. 44)
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.
fig. 44