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Ducati 450 Scrambler (1972)

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Ducati 450 Scrambler (1972)

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 Scrambler Jupiter motorcycle was manufactured in 1972, with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, bevel gear-driven SOHC engine with a capacity of 435.7cc. The compression ratio was 9.3:1, and the cooling system was air-cooled. The ignition was points and coil, with electronic ignition from 1973. The maximum power output was 16.9 kW at 6500 rpm, and the clutch was wet with a multiplate transmission of 5 speeds. The primary drive ratio was 2.111:1, and the final drive ratio was 2.917:1, with a chain as the final drive. The front suspension had a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork, while the rear suspension was a swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, three-way adjustable suspension system. It had drum brakes of 180 mm and 160 mm for the front and rear, respectively, and the front and rear tire dimensions were 3.50 x 19 Pirelli and 4.00 x 18 Pirelli, respectively. The overall dimensions of the motorcycle were 2120 mm in length, 940 mm in width, and 1150 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1380 mm and a seat height of 770 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 133 kg, and the fuel capacity was 13 L.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 450 Scrambler Jupiter

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1972
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