DUCATI 600 TT2 (1983-1984) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1984, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600 TT2, a race-developed motorcycle designed to compete with the Japanese's Big Four in the Supersport market.

The bike debuted in 1981 as a racing motorcycle derived from the Pantha road model and was manufactured in collaboration with Ducati's racing team NCR until 1983. The 1983 model was the last in the range and featured the exact specifications as previous models.

The 1983 machine had standard features, such as five-spoke lightweight wheels, a full fairing, a front cowl with an integrated rectangular headlight, a large windscreen, and a single seat.

In the performance department, the 1983 Ducati 600 TT2 had installed a 597cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by two carburetors, delivering an output power of 58 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm.

The bike's engine was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch, sending the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 204 kph (127 mph).

The bike's suspension system comprised a Marzocchi telehydraulic fork on the front with magnesium stays and a swingarm with a Paioli mono-shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike relied on two 280 mm Brembo discs on the front wheel and a 260 mm Brembo brake disc on the rear, offering excellent stopping performance.