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Ducati 450 Mark 3 (1969-75)

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Ducati 450 Mark 3 (1969-75)

At a glance

Capacity
435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in
Power
18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm
Seat height
735 mm / 28.9 in

The full picture.

The Ducati 450 Mark 3 is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1969 to 1975. It features a four stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 435.7 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. The engine is air-cooled and driven by a bevel gear. The ignition system consists of points and coil, which was later replaced with an electronic system in 1973. The bike has a maximum power of 18.4 kW/25 hp at 6500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gearbox, with a wet, multiplate clutch. The brake system consists of drum brakes in both the front and rear, with the front brake having a diameter of 180 mm and the rear brake having a diameter of 160 mm. The suspension system features a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm with dual Marzocchi shocks that are three-way adjustable at the rear. The dimensions of the bike are 2000 mm in length, 600 mm in width, and 940 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1360 mm and a seat height of 735 mm. The bike has a dry weight of 130 kg and a fuel capacity of 13 liters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 450 Mark 3

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1969 – 75
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 Power18.4 kW / 25 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 Ratio2.666:1
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 Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
DimensionsLength: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in
Wheelbase1360 mm / 53.5 in
Seat Height735 mm / 28.9 in
Dry Weight130 kg / 286 lbs
Fuel Capacity13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal