Ducati 350 SC (1965-66)

The Ducati 350 SC (Sport Corsa) is a motorcycle from 1965-66 with a four-stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven engine and 340.2 cc capacity. Its compression ratio is 10:1, with ignition from points and coil, a 6V 30W generator, and two Lodge RL50 spark plugs. The bike has a kick start, and can produce 30.2 kW / 41 hp @ 10500 rpm. The clutch is wet, multiplate, and linked to a 5-speed transmission with gear ratios of 1st 43/17, 2nd 38/22, 3rd 35/26, 4th 32/29, and 5th 30/31. The final drive is achieved through a chain. It is a twin cradle, tubular steel frame with Marzocchi 32 mm telescopic fork front suspension and swingarm, Marzocchi dual shock rear suspension. Front brakes are 200 mm Oldani / 230 mm Grimeca while the rear brakes are the same. The bike has a 19-inch front and rear tire with a wheelbase of 1320 mm / 52.0 in. Its dry weight is 117 kg / 258 lbs, with a top speed of 200 km/h / 124 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 350 SC (Sport Corsa)

Year: 1965 – 66
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven
Capacity: 340.2 cc / 20.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 75 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Induction: Dell’Orto SS1 30
Ignition: Points and coil, 6V 30W generator
Spark Plug: 2 x Lodge RL50
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 30.2 kW / 41 hp @ 10500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Primary Drive: Straight cut gear
Transmission: 5 Speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 43/17 / 2nd 38/22 / 3rd 35/26 / 4th 32/29 / 5th 30/31
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin cradle, tubular steel
Front Suspension: Marzocchi 32 mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks
Front Brakes: 200 mm Oldani / 230 mm Grimeca
Rear Brakes: 200 mm Oldani / 230 mm Grimeca
Front Tyre: 19
Rear Tyre: 19
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Dry Weight: 117 kg / 258 lbs
Top Speed: 200 km/h / 124 mph