Appendix A - Ducati Belt Tensioning - TEXA TTC Manual

APPENDIX A - DUCATI BELT TENSIONING

In the following the reference values for the correct tensioning of timing
belts for the principal Ducati engines are listed.
Model
Desmodue /
Desmodue DS
1000DS/1100DS/
Desmotre
Desmoquattro 888/916/748/996
Testastretta
Testastretta
Evoluzione
Please note that for replacement intervals, replacement methods and the
adjustment of the belts it is absolutely necessary to refer to the operating
methods advised by the vehicle maker. TEXA declines all responsibility in
this sense.
Engine
400
620ie
695
696
600
750/750ie
800
900/900ie
1100Evo
1000
749/999
848/1098/1198
Horizontal Vertical
cylinder cylinder
frequency frequency
in Hz in Hz
124 112
124 112
145 160
140 140
146 121
146 121
145 160
146 121
140 140
142 142
110 110
110 110
110 110
en
Tolerance
± 5 Hz
± 5 Hz
± 5 Hz
± 5 Hz
± 5 Hz
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