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Ducati 450 Jupiter Scrambler (1969-70)

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Ducati 450 Jupiter Scrambler (1969-70)

At a glance

Capacity
435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in
Power
16.9 kW / 23 hp @ 6500 rpm
Seat height
770 mm / 30.3 in

The full picture.

The Ducati 450 Jupiter Scrambler was manufactured from 1969 to 1970 and was equipped with a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC engine which had a capacity of 435.7cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and was cooled by air. The bike used a Dell’Orto VHB 29 AD induction system, and power was delivered through a wet, multi-plate clutch system which was mated to a five-speed transmission. The bike’s primary drive ratio was 2.111:1, while its final drive ratio was 2.917:1. The suspension consisted of a 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm with dual Marzocchi shocks at the rear, adjustable in three ways. The bike was equipped with drum brakes, with the front brake having 180mm and the rear brake having 160mm in diameter. It had a wheelbase of 1380mm, a dry weight of 133kg and a fuel capacity of 13 liters. The bike’s dimensions were 2120mm in length, 940mm in width, and 1150mm in height. The Ducati 450 Jupiter Scrambler was capable of producing 16.9 kW / 23 hp @ 6500 rpm. The bike’s final drive was via a chain and its tires were manufactured by Pirelli, with the front tire having a size of 3.50 x 19, and the rear tire having a size of 4.00 x 18.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 450 Scrambler Jupiter

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1969 – 70
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven
Capacity435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke86 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
InductionDell’Orto VHB 29 AD
Spark plugMarelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN
IgnitionPoints and coil (electronic from 1973)
StartingKick
BatterySAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah
Max Power16.9 kW / 23 hp @ 6500 rpm
ClutchWet, multiplate
Transmission5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio2.111:1 (27/57)
Gear Ratios1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1
Final Drive Ratio2.917:1
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front BrakesDrum, 180 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 160 mm
Front Tyre3.50 x 19, Pirelli
Rear Tyre4.00 x 18, Pirelli
DimensionsLength: 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width: 940 mm / 37.0 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.3 in
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight133 kg / 293 lbs
Fuel Capacity13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal