The Ducati 450 Desmo motorcycle was produced from 1970-1972 with a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven engine and a capacity of 435.7 cc/26.6 cu in. It had a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and an air-cooled cooling system with a Dell’Orto VHB 29 AD induction and Marelli CW260N/Lodge 2HN spark plugs. The bike had a wet, multiplate clutch and a five-speed transmission with gear ratios of 1st 2.46/2nd 1.73/3rd 1.35/4th 1.10/5th 0.97:1. It had a final drive ratio of 2.666:1, and its final drive was a chain. The Ducati 450 Desmo had a maximum power of 18.4 kW/25 hp at 6500 rpm and a 180mm drum front brake and a 150mm drum rear brake. With measurements of 2000mm in length, 600mm in width, and 940mm in height, this motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1360mm and a seat height of 735mm. The dry weight of the bike was 177kg and it carried a 13L/3.4 US gal/2.9 Imp gal fuel capacity. This bike was reviewed by the Bike Magazine for its road test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo
| Year | 1970 – 72 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 86 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell’Orto VHB 29 AD |
| Spark plug | Marelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN |
| Ignition | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) |
| Starting | Kick |
| Battery | SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah |
| Max Power | 18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.111:1 (27/57) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.666:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 150mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| 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 / 28.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
| Road Test | Bike Magazine |
