Ducati 350 Desmo (1974-78)

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.

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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