Ducati 500GTL
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| Ducati 500GTL | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| 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 |
| 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]
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.