Ducati 450 Mark 3
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Also called | 450 Mark 3D, 450 Mark 3 D |
| Production | 1968 - 1974 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.0mm x 75.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Battery | 9.3:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Wheelbase | 53.54 inches (1360 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 78.74 inches (2000 mm) W 23.23 inches (590 mm) |
| Seat height | 28.94 inches (735 mm) |
| Weight | 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg) (dry), 139.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Ducati 450 Mark 3 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1968 and 1974. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 435.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The 450 Mark 3 was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.54 inches (1360 mm) long.
1969 - 1972 Ducati 450 Mark 3
The 1969 Ducati 450 Mark 3 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 436cc, single cylinder powerhouse, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Also, it comes with features such as a hydraulic telescopic front fork, dual shock absorbers in the rear, laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, a dual seat, a small, round headlight, analogue instrumentation dials, wide handlebars, a steel frame, front and rear drum brakes and a small front fender.