Ducati 450 Desmo
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| Ducati 450 Desmo | |
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| Production | 1974 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: dual shock absorbers |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Weight | 177.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 450 Desmo was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1974.
Engine
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 436.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 3.75-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers.
1974 Ducati 450 Desmo
The 1974 MY Ducati 450 Desmo has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 436cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This machine from Borgo Panigale also had standard fittings such as a steel frame, a single seat, a round headlight, a center stand, a chromed exhaust system, analogue instrumentation dials, laced wheels, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, front hydraulic telescopic fork and dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension.