The Ducati 350 Desmo is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1974-78. It has a capacity of 340.2cc, bore x stroke of 76 x 75mm, and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. Its ignition is electronic and it has a kick start. Its maximum power is 17.7 kW at 8500 rpm, with a five-speed transmission and a primary drive ratio of 2.111:1. The bike features front suspension with 35mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, and rear suspension with a swingarm and Marzocchi dual shocks that are three-way adjustable. The front brake is a single 280mm disc, and the rear brake is a 160mm drum. The bike has a dry weight of 128 kg and a fuel capacity of 13 L. Its dimensions are 2000 mm (length) x 600 mm (width) x 940 mm (height), with a wheelbase of 1360 mm and a seat height of 735 mm. The Ducati 350 Desmo was tested in a Bike Group Test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 350 Desmo
| Year | 1974 – 78 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC |
| Capacity | 340.2 cc / 20.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | Dell’Orto SS1 29D |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Spark Plug | Marelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN |
| Battery | SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah / Yuasa B38 |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 17.7 kW / 24 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.111:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.60:1 (16/42) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Marzpcchi hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 160 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height | 735 mm / 29.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 128 kg / 282 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
| Road Test | Bike Group Test |
