Testastreta S.F.Q.........

Half man half mole · 15-Sep-2005, 20:04

Hi guys/gals,

Excuse my ignorance, but I have another SFQ (Stupid Flippin' (?) Question). What exactly does 'testastreta mean and to which models does it apply? I appreciate it refers to engine design but how? Sorry if I'm being stupid but I'm trying to expand my Ducati knowledge and any advice would be much appreciated.

Mike.

dickieducati · 15-Sep-2005, 20:07

narrow head. used from 998s's onwards i think

rockhopper · 15-Sep-2005, 20:16

Babel fish thinks it means "tight head"!!

GsxrAge · 15-Sep-2005, 20:18

It does mean narrow head

TP · 15-Sep-2005, 20:19

Quote:

Originally posted by rockhopper
Babel fish thinks it means "tight head"!!

An Italian Rugby term?

748IOM · 15-Sep-2005, 20:21

Thought it was 996R onwards

nelly · 15-Sep-2005, 20:29

996R was the first..........but it was 998cc's.
The 'stretta uses narrower valve angles, completely different cam/rocker design/arrangement and now sits atop all the new 4V bikes.

Half man half mole · 15-Sep-2005, 20:38

I see (I think).

So it doesn't apply to any 74* series Ducs?

Mike

748IOM · 15-Sep-2005, 20:43

Quote:

Originally posted by nelly
996R was the first..........but it was 998cc's.

I love the Ducati Superbike DVD

748IOM · 15-Sep-2005, 20:44

Quote:

Originally posted by Half man half mole
I see (I think).

So it doesn't apply to any 74* series Ducs?

Mike

Yes the 749 does. Reminds me of my Ducati dealer this topic, I took my 748 down there and was chatting about it because it was the first time I'd ever owned such a thing, talk about a sales pitch, telling me that the Stretta was a "proper" Ducati engine

Last time I looked so was the Quattro

[Edited on 15-9-2005 by 748IOM]

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15-Sep-2005, 20:07	#2
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! narrow head. used from 998s's onwards i think Reply

15-Sep-2005, 20:16	#3
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Babel fish thinks it means "tight head"!! Reply

15-Sep-2005, 20:18	#4
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset It does mean narrow head Reply

15-Sep-2005, 20:21	#6
748IOM Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 508 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Isle of Man Mood: Yellow!! Thought it was 996R onwards Reply

15-Sep-2005, 20:29	#7
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) 996R was the first..........but it was 998cc's. The 'stretta uses narrower valve angles, completely different cam/rocker design/arrangement and now sits atop all the new 4V bikes. Reply

15-Sep-2005, 20:38	#8
Half man half mole Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 219 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire Mood: Blue..... I see (I think). So it doesn't apply to any 74* series Ducs? Mike Reply