Ducati 600 TT2 (1982-84)

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

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