Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Timing system
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)
- Opening (or upper) rocker.
- Opening rocker shim.
- Closing (or lower) rocker shim.
- Return spring for lower rocker.
- Closing (or lower) rocker.
- Camshaft.
- Valve.
Engine
Twin cylinder, four-stroke, 90 "l" type, longitudinal, with
deep sump die-cast crankcase.
Bore, mm: 106
Stroke, mm:
67.9
Total displacement, cu. Cm:
1198
Compression ratio:
11.5В±0 ...
Performance data
Maximum speed in any gear should be reached only after the
correct running-in period with the motorcycle properly
serviced at the recommended intervals.
Important
Failure to follow these instruct ...
Other materials:
Removal of the tail light
Disconnect the connectors (a) and (b) of the tail lights (1) and (13).
Loosen the screws (4) and slide the tail lights (1) and (13) to the rear side;
recover the four spacers (3) and the washers
(14).
...
Topping up the electrolyte
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the
safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules).
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it comes into
contact with the skin because it contains
sulphuric acid. Wear protective clothing, a ...
Transmission
Wet clutch controlled by the lever on left-hand side of the
handlebar.
Transmission from engine to gearbox primary shaft via spur
gears.
Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio:
33/61
6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear change
pedal on left side of motorcycle.
Gearbox ou ...