Ducati 860GTE

'Ducati 860GTE'
Manufacturer	[[Ducati]]
Production	1975
Class	[[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
Engine	air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	86.4mm x 86.4mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	65.04 HP (48.5 KW) @ 7200RPM
Torque	53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain
Suspension	Front: Ceriani telescopic fork Rear: Marzocchi dual shock absorbers
Brakes	Front: single 280mm disc, 1-piston caliper Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire	3.50 H18
Rear Tire	4.00 H18
Seat Height	32.52 inches (826 mm)
Weight	206.0 kg (wet)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Ducati 860GTE was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1975. Max torque was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 65.04 HP (48.5 KW) @ 7200 RPM.

Engine

A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 864.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 H18 front tire and a 4.00 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 280mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Ceriani telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi dual shock absorbers.

1975 Ducati 860GTE

The 1974 Ducati 860GTE is a long-haul oriented machine from the House of Borgo Panigale and comes standard with a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, wide handlebars, analogue instrumentation dials, a blacked-out, steel frame, laced wheels, a round headlight, a telescopic front fork and dual shocks as a rear suspension, plus a front disc brake. In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 864cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 65 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.