Ducati 500GTV
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| Ducati 500GTV | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| 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 | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 38.22 HP (28.5 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| 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 | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 500GTV was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1978.
Engine
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 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 3.25-18 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 500GTV was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1978 Ducati 500GTV
Unlike its 500GTL sibling, the 1977 Ducati 500GTV has been designed for superior performance, instead of comfort. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Standard fittings include a chromed, dual exhaust system, Borrani cast-aluminum wheels, a plush, dual saddle, an analogue instrument cluster, wide handlebars, a round headlight, front and rear blinkers, a front Marzocchi 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.