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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Ducati 500GTL'''
|name            = Ducati 500GTL
|photo=ducati-500gtl-1977-1977-1.jpg
|photo=ducati-500gtl-1977-1977-1.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Ducati]]
|manufacturer    = Ducati
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1977
|production      = 1975 - 1977
|model_year      =
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|predecessor      =
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|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 78.7mm x 78.7mm
|bore_stroke      = 78.7mm x 78.7mm
|compression      = 9.8:1
|compression      = 9.8:1
|top_speed        =
|top_speed        = 101 mph (162 km/h)
|power            =
|power            = 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          =
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The '''[[Ducati]] 500GTL''' was an air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Ducati]] from 1975 to 1977.  It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (162 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.   
The '''[[Ducati]] 500GTL''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Ducati]] in 1977.   


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[[Category:Ducati motorcycles]]
[[Category:Ducati motorcycles|500GTL]]
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[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 20:35, 23 November 2019


Ducati-500gtl-1977-1977-1.jpg
Ducati 500GTL
Manufacturer
Production 1975 - 1977
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Top Speed 101 mph (162 km/h)
Horsepower 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500RPM
Spark Plug NGK B7HS
Battery YUASA Y50N18L-A1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Chain: 530x102
Front Sprocket 13T
Rear Sprocket 38T
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shock absorbers
Brakes Front: dual 256mm discs
Rear: single 257mm disc
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight 196.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

The Ducati 500GTL was an air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati from 1975 to 1977. It could reach a top speed of 101 mph (162 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 256mm discs in the front and a single 257mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers. The 500GTL was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1977 Ducati 500GTL[edit | edit source]

1977 Ducati 500GTL 1977 Ducati 500GTL

The 1976 Ducati 500GTL has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission. It also comes with a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, a plush, dual saddle, an analogue instrument cluster, wide handlebars, a round headlight, front and rear blinkers, a front telescopic fork coupled to dual shocks as a rear suspension, and a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear.