Glossary of Biker Terms
Desmodromic: Desmodromic has to do with valve control in the engine. With desmodromic control, no return springs are used and the engine relies on compression to seat the valves. This is a design used previously by Mercedes and others but became an integral part of the Ducati motorcycle engine. It allowed for much higher rpm and horsepower and immediately proved itself in racing. See the book, Ducati, for illustrations of the Desmo valve control system and a description of its operating principles.
Thanks Walter Kern!
Wow that was kinda strange. I just had a guy at work explain this to me yesterday.
Ducati has released some toxin in the air so all of us will turn to their brand. One more step in their pursuit of global domination.