Ducati 860GTE
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| Ducati 860GTE | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1975 |
| Class | Classic |
| 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.