Ducati 500 S Desmo: history, specs, pictures

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Ducati 500 S Desmo
Manufacturer
Production 1977 - 1978
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 78.0mm x 52.0mm
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horsepower 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 8000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight 186.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati 500 S Desmo was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Ducati between 1977 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 42.11 HP (31.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 52.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a desmodromic valve control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

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 disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The 500 S Desmo was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.