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The 1976 Ducati 500 Twin comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Also, it boasts standard fittings such as dual front disc brakes and a single rear unit, a hydraulic telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, a small, square headlight, cast- | The 1976 Ducati 500 Twin comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Also, it boasts standard fittings such as dual front disc brakes and a single rear unit, a hydraulic telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, a small, square headlight, cast-aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, analogue instrumentation dials, a small front fender and a steel frame. | ||
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Revision as of 18:59, 21 June 2019
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | 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 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: dual shock absorbers |
| Brakes | Front: dual 260mm discs Rear: single 260mm disc |
| Front Tire | 3.25 H18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 H18 |
| Weight | (dry), 183.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Ducati 500 Twin was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1977.
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 H18 front tire and a 3.50 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 260mm discs in the front and a single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers.
1977 Ducati 500 Twin
The 1976 Ducati 500 Twin comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 497cc, parallel twin cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Also, it boasts standard fittings such as dual front disc brakes and a single rear unit, a hydraulic telescopic front fork coupled to dual shock absorbers in the rear, a dual seat, a small, square headlight, cast-aluminum wheels, a chromed, dual exhaust system, analogue instrumentation dials, a small front fender and a steel frame.