Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder, operated by eight rocker arms (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. 159)

Engine
Performance dataRefitting the primary drive gears and checking backlash
Fully degrease the crankshaft splined end and the corresponding spline on the
primary drive gear.
Position the spacer (c) onto the crankshaft.
Fit the driving gear (b) onto the crankshaft with the oil pump drive sprocket
facing the crankcase.
Temporarily secure the gear with the was ...
Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault
If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for
example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved
while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin
actuator motor, the electric steering lock is
automatically disengaged and the hands free s ...
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to
what the customer reports about motorcycle
operation since this information can highli ...