Apart from Ducati.How many engine manufacturers can you name who have used this type of valve operation.Bikes or any other type of engine accepted.
2006-09-28 06:39:34 · 4 answers · asked by greeves4t 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Mercedes-Benz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W196
2006-09-28 07:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that Delage were the first to use desmodromic valves on cars in 1914. The design became better known after Merc used it on the W196 GP car in the mid 50's. Many others had used it, including Peugeot and Ballot, on racing cars well before Merc tried it. There are likely to be more modern applications that others can identify.
2006-09-28 07:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by Seryt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alfa Romero used them in the spectacular engine for the Montreal. It was a V8 and there were no belts or chains anywhere in the engine. Everything was done with gearing. Was a real ***** to work on but something to see and hear when at full song.
2006-10-02 03:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by John K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Velocette used it on 350/500 viper in the 50'S
2006-09-29 22:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by The Count 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋