| BIKE: | 1982 TT2 |
| OWNER: | Gregory Rathe |
| LOCATION: | New York |
| MILEAGE: | Unknown |
| ENGINE: | In the engine department, the TT2 was a pure factory racer. The 81mm Borgo pistons only had moderate compression of 10:1, but valves were larger at 41mm inlet and35 mm exhaust. These valves were operated by desmodromic camshafts giving 12mm of intake lift and 10mm of exhaust. Italian regulations permitted the use of 40mm Dell'Orto carburettors, but for the TT World Championship, standard 36mm carburettors needed to be retained. Claimed power was 76bhp at 10,750 rpm (80bhp with the 40mm Dellorto's at 10,500 rpm). There was much evidence of weight saving—exposed camshaft drive belts, a magnesium primary drive cover, and hydraulically operated dry clutch. A lightweight two-into-one exhaust system was also used. Internally most gears were drilled for lightness and ignition was still by electronic Bosch BTZ, with the small battery mounted in the rear tailpiece. Because Italian regulations required an electric starter, both this and the 200 watt alternator were retained. |
| CHASSIS: | Frame was designed by Taglioni and made by Verlicchi. Weighing only 7 kg (16 lb), rear suspension was by a cantilever and single Paoli shock absorber. This frame was exceedingly compact and strong, being heavily triangulated around the steering head, and comprising essentially straight tubes. It bolted to the engine in four places, still using the latter as a stressed member, with butt-fitted bosses rather than flat tabs as on the SL. The 18-litre fibreglass petrol tank was encased by this frame. Fitted with 3.5mm Marzocchi racing forks with magnesium sliders and 280mm Brembo front discs, the racer weighed in at a mere 270lb (122kg). It was also extremely compact, with only a 55-inch (1,395mm) wheelbase. The 18-inch Campagnolo wheels were 2.15 inches wide on the front, and 3.00 inches on the rear. |
| OTHER: | This is one of the 40 TT2s produced that Ducati won 4 World Championships with between 1981 and 1983 with. This bike has never before raced and was signly modified by NCR. Its sound is incredible and it runs like new. I thas its original bodywork and paint and has never down. This bike was worked on by NCR and you will find their hardware and a custom made dashboard. |
| SIGNIFICANCE: | Taglioni has been credited with the design, passion and success of Ducati from the 1950's going forward. His last significant creation would be the development of the Pantah motor that is still the basis of Ducati's Air cooled motor and placed into production in 1979. The TT2 was the first racebike the factory created with the Pantah motor and between 1981 and 1983 and the Ducati factory won 4 World Championships with it. In 1982 20 of these bikes were made of the total production of 45. This would be Taglioni's last design and its replica would make it into its street version known as the 750F1 that would be created from 1985 through 1987. The 750F1 would become the club-racer bike of choice. In 1985 Ducati would be sold to Cagiva and engineering and mass production would quickly change the company forever, introducing watercooled motors and the ablity to construct motorcycles for the masses for its first time. In the 1990s Ducati would introduce the 750/900SS and Monster, their greatest sellers, both with Taglioni's Pantah based air cooled motors. |
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