DUCATI TT Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

In 1982, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600 TT2, a race-inspired motorcycle developed by Ducati's racing team NCR, manufacturing a limited number of motorcycles for their team riders.

The Ducati 600 TT2 was a racing motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1981 until 1983. The bike was based on the Pantah road model and made in collaboration with NCR. The bike was aimed at competing in the Formula TT, which was reserved for series-derived motorcycles.

Visually, the race-inspired machine was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a square headlight on the front, a large windscreen that kept the air away from the rider, a single seat, a center stand, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the performance department, the 1982 Ducati 600 TT2 had its soul brought to life by a 597cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by two carburetors, delivering an output power of 58 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle was fitted with a Marzocchi telehydraulic fork with magnesium stays on the front end and a swingarm with a Paioli mono-shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance.

The bike's wheels were fitted with two 280 mm Brembo brake discs on the front wheel and a 260 mm Brembo brake disc on the rear, offering excellent stopping power.

The Ducati 600 TT2 was a racing motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1981 until 1983. The bike was derived from the Pantah road model and produced in collaboration with NCR. The bike was aimed at competing in the Formula TT, which was reserved for series-derived motorcycles.

In 1981, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 600 TT2, a race-developed motorcycle dressed in a full fairing with Italian flag colors and various stickers all around.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing, a rectangular headlight up front, a large windscreen keeping the air away from the rider, a single seat, a center stand, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike packed a Marzocchi telehydraulic fork with magnesium stays on the front and a swingarm with a Paioli mono-shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance.

As for the braking power, the bike packed two 280 mm Brembo discs on the front wheel and a 260 mm Brembo disc on the rear, providing excellent stopping performance.

As for the power figures, the 1981 Ducati 600 TT2 had installed a 597cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by two DellOrto carburetors, delivering an output power of 58 hp with a maximum peak force at 10,500 rpm.