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Ducati 500 SL Pantah (1979)

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The Ducati 500SL Pantah, a motorcycle first manufactured in 1979, is powered by a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine. The engine has a capacity of 499cc and features SOHC, desmodromic, two valves per cylinder, and belt-driven technology. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, with two Dell’Orto PHM 36mm carburetors, and Bosch PTZ electronic ignition. The bike delivers a max power of 33.1 kW/45 hp at 9050 rpm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and comes with a five-speed manual transmission. Front suspension features a 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork, while the rear suspension comprises Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with three-way adjustable coil springs. The front brakes are equipped with dual 260mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brake comes with a single 260mm disc and 1 piston caliper. The bike also features a tubular steel trellis frame, with a wheelbase of 1450mm, and weighs 180kg. The Ducati 500SL Pantah’s top speed is 196km/h, and it has a fuel capacity of 18L. The bike has been road-tested and reviewed by Bike Magazine.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 500SL Pantah

Year: 1979
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.45 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors.
Ignition: Bosch PTZ Electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.226:1 (31/69)
Gear Ratios: 1 st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1 (from 1981: 0.931:1)
Final Drive Ratio: 2.533:1 (15/38). From 1981: 2.786:1 (14/39)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension: 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs
Front Brakes: 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dimensions: Length: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 196 km/h / 121.8 mph
Road Test: Bike Magazine

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Ducati 500 SL Pantah (1981-83)

admin — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:50:02 +0000

The Ducati 500SL Pantah was produced from 1981-1983 and featured a four-stroke, 90 degrees L twin-cylinder engine with desmodromic SOHC and 499cc capacity. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and was equipped with two Dell’Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors and a Bosch PTZ electronic ignition. It had a maximum power of 33.1 kW/45 hp at 9050 rpm and was capable of reaching a top speed of 196 km/h or 121.8 mph. The bike had a wet, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with gear ratios of 1st 2.500, 2nd 1.714, 3rd 1.333, 4th 1.074, and 5th 0.900:1. The final drive ratio was 2.533:1 or 2.786:1 and the final drive was a chain. The bike had a tubular steel trellis frame and was equipped with front Marzocchi or Paioli fork suspension and rear Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs. The front brakes consisted of two 260mm discs with 2 piston calipers while the rear brake was a single 260mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The bike had a dry weight of 180 kg or 397 lbs and a fuel capacity of 18 L or 4.8 US gal/4.0 Imp gal. The bike had dimensions of length 2150 mm, width 670 mm, height 1160 mm, wheelbase 1450 mm, and seat height 760 mm. The front and rear tires were 100/90-18 and 110/90-18, respectively. Highly notable for its speed and powerful engine, the Ducati 500SL Pantah was considered one of the best motorcycles of its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 500SL Pantah

Year: 1981 – 83
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.45 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors.
Ignition: Bosch PTZ Electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.226:1 (31/69)
Gear Ratios: 1 st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1 (from 1981: 0.931:1)
Final Drive Ratio: 2.533:1 (15/38). From 1981: 2.786:1 (14/39)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension: 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs
Front Brakes: 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dimensions: Length: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 196 km/h / 121.8 mph

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Ducati 500 SL Pantah (1980)

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:30:03 +0000

The Ducati 500SL Pantah was a motorcycle model produced in 1980, powered by a four-stroke L-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 499 cc. The engine was equipped with belt-driven SOHC desmodromic valves and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and induction was provided by two Dell’Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. It had a Bosch PTZ Electronic ignition and a Yuasa 12V 14Ah battery that enabled an electric start. The bike generated a maximum power of 33.1 kW/45 hp @ 9050 rpm. The clutch was wet, multi-plate and the transmission was a 5-speed gearbox, with a chain final drive ratio of 2.533:1 (15/38).

The frame was a tubular steel trellis and the bike had a front suspension of 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork, while the rear had Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs. The front brakes were two discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear brakes were a single disc with 1-piston caliper. The bike had a front tire size of 100/90-18, and a rear tire size of 110/90-18. Its dimensions were 2150 mm in length, 670 mm in width, and 1160 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1450 mm and a seat height of 760 mm. The dry weight of the bike was around 180 kg, and its fuel capacity was 18 L. The bike had a top speed of 196 km/h and was tested by Bike Magazine.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 500SL Pantah

Year: 1980
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.45 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Induction: 2x Dell’Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors.
Ignition: Bosch PTZ Electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.226:1 (31/69)
Gear Ratios: 1 st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1 (from 1981: 0.931:1)
Final Drive Ratio: 2.533:1 (15/38). From 1981: 2.786:1 (14/39)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension: 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork
Rear Suspension: Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs
Front Brakes: 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dimensions: Length: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 196 km/h / 121.8 mph
Road Test: Bike Magazine

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