Ducati 860 GTS (1976-79)

The Ducati 860GTS was a motorcycle model produced from 1976 to 1979. It was powered by a four-stroke, L twin-cylinder, air-cooled engine with a displacement of 864 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike had a 5-speed transmission, wet multi-plate clutch, and a chain final drive. The front suspension featured a Marzocchi fork and the rear suspension offered Marzocchi dual shocks with 3-way adjustable settings. The front brakes consisted of a single 280mm disc with a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brakes were a 200mm drum. The bike had a wheelbase of 1550 mm and a seat height of 825 mm. The dry weight was 185 kg and the wet weight was 206 kg. The fuel tank had a capacity of 18 L. The bike was available in several different colors, including orange, red, blue, black, green, and yellow. It had a top speed of 195 km/h and could do a standing quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds. A manual for the bike is available on Bevelheaven.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 860GTS

Year: 1976 – 79

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven

Capacity: 864 cc / 52.7 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 86 x 74.4 mm

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: 2 x 32mm Dell’Orto PHF 32 A (C) carburetors

Spark Plugs: Champion L88A / Bosch WM7

Ignition: Electronic

Battery: B68-12 36Ah

Starting: Kick (electric starter optional)

Max Power: 41.9 kW / 57 hp @ 7700 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Transmission: 5 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 2.187:1 (32/70)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887

Final Drive Ratio: 2.533:1 (15/38)

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Marzocchi fork

Rear Suspension: Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable

Front Brakes: Single 280mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.50 H18

Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18

Dimensions: Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 900 mm / 35.5 in Height: 1170 mm / 46.1 in

Wheelbase: 1550 mm / 61.0 in

Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.5 in

Dry Weight: 185 kg / 408 lbs

Wet Weight: 206 kg / 454 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.1 sec

Top Speed: 195 km/h / 121 mph

Colours: Black frame, orange, red, blue, black, green, yellow

Manual: Bevelheaven.com