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Desmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?

There are certain engine technologies that seem to make a lot of sense, until you scratch beneath the surface just a little. Desmodromic valvetrains are one such technology. To be fair, this is more ...

A Ducati Panigale 899 in red parked on a twisty road, front 3/4 view - Navapon_plodprong/Getty Images There are certain engine technologies that seem to make a lot of sense, until you scratch beneath ...