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[[Category:Ducati motorcycles|Desmo, Ducati 450]]
[[Category:Ducati motorcycles|Desmo, Ducati 450]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Ducati 450 Desmo
|photo=1971-Ducati-450-Desmo-(Silver-Shotgun).jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Ducati
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1974
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC
|bore_stroke      = 86.4mm x 86.4mm
|compression      = 9.3:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork <br>
Rear: dual shock absorbers
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.75-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 177.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
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==
[[File:ducati-450-desmo-1974-1974-0.jpg|600px|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.
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:Ducati motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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