Engine and performance
The Ducati L-Twin 803cc air cooled desmodronic (A desmodromic valve is a reciprocating engine valve
that is positively closed by a cam and leverage system, rather than by a more conventional spring).
Knocking out 75Hp at 8,250rpm matched with an impressive 68Nm of torque at 5,750rpm is a grunt beast
joy of an engine to ride. There is a stack of on tap torque in the lower rev range that chugs you away. She
will suffer a tad in first for slow trickle, as the jerky throttle can be a tad playful for a newer rider.
I had a few false neutrals along the way and you do need to give the gear lever a solid knock to get the
gear. But despite these draw backs once you get out on the road and start to play then the power and
balance all come together to make for a fantastically fun ride (without a pillion!). The engine hits 70mph
with ease and there is no feeling that you’re pushing it as there is plenty of poke left to play with in the
upper range.