The Ducati 600 TT2, produced from 1982 to 1984, featured a four stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder engine with belt-driven cooling. With a capacity of 598 cc and a compression ratio of 10.2:1, it was equipped with a Dell’Orto PHF36A carburetor (later models had a Dell’Orto Malosssi 41 mm) and Bosch BTZ electronic ignition with a 12V 14 Ah battery. The maximum power output was 55.9 kW / 76 hp @ 10500 rpm in 1982 and 57.4 kW / 78 hp @ 10500 rpm in 1983. The motorcycle had a wet, multiplate clutch with a 5-speed transmission and a final drive ratio of 3.15:1 with a chain drive. Suspension was handled by a 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork at the front and a swinging arm, Marzocchi PVS1 single shock with adjustable preload and damping at the rear. Braking was provided by Brembo Gold Series discs at both the front (2 x 280 mm) and rear (single 260 mm). The front and rear tires had different sizes depending on the year of the model. The seat height was 762 mm / 30.0 in while the motorcycle weighed 148 kg / 326 lbs. The fuel capacity was 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal. The standing 1/4 mile time was 13.0 sec and top speed was 204 km/h / 127 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 600 TT2
| Year | 1982-84 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder,belt driven |
| Capacity | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto PHF36A (1983: Dell’Orto Malosssi 41 mm) |
| Ignition | Bosch BTZ electronic |
| Battery | 12V 14 Ah |
| Max Power | 1982: 55.9 kW / 76 hp @ 10500 rpm 1983: 57.4 kW / 78 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 1.944:1 (36/70) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.974 / 5th 0.966:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.15:1 (13/40) |
| Final Drive | Chain 520 DID |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, Marzocchi PVS1 single shock, adjustable preload and damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280 mm Discs, Brembo Gold Series |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, Brembo Gold Series |
| Front Tyre | 1982: 2.15 x 18 1983: 3.50 x 16 |
| Rear Tyre | 1982: 2.50 x 18 1983: 3.50 x 18 |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 148 kg / 326 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph |
