Ducati 900 GTS (1977-79)

The Ducati 900 GTS was produced between 1977 and 1979, and it features a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 864 cc. The engine is equipped with SOHC and two valves per cylinder with a bevel gear driven system. The compression ratio is 9.0:1, and the cooling system is air-cooled. The induction is provided by two Dell’Orto PHF 32 A (C) carburetors, and the ignition is electronic. The maximum power output is 47 kW / 65 hp at 7700 rpm, while the maximum torque is 73 Nm at 4000 rpm. The motorcycle has a wet multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission. It has a maximum speed of 195 km/h or 121 mph.

The Ducati 900 GTS has a black frame and is available in orange, red, blue, black, green, and yellow. The front suspension utilizes a Marzocchi fork, while the rear suspension uses Marzocchi dual shocks with three-way adjustability. The motorcycle has two 280mm disc brakes in the front and a 200mm drum brake in the rear. The front and rear tires are 3.50 H18 and 4.00 H18 respectively. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters or 4.8 US gallons. The motorcycle weighs 185 kg or 408 lbs when dry and 206 kg or 454 lbs when wet. Standing at 825mm or 32.5 inches, the seat height is suitable for riders of many heights. The standing 1/4 mile takes 13.1 seconds. The manual for this model can be found on Bevelheaven.com.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 860GTS

Year: 1977 – 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: Electric

Max Power: 47 kW / 65 hp @ 7700 rpm

Max Torque: 73 Nm 7.4 kgf-m / 53.8 ft-lb @ 4000 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: 2 x 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