Ducati 350 SCD (Sport Corsa Desmo) (1967-68) vs Suzuki GS 550 (1977)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
| Model: | 350 SCD (Sport Corsa Desmo) | GS 550 |
| Years: | 1967-68 | 1977 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 340.2 cc / 20.8 cu-in | 549 cc / 33.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 75 mm | 56 x 55.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto SS1 30 | 4 x VM22SS Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Points and coil, 6V 30W generator | Battery and Coil |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric and kick |
| Max Power: | 30.2 kW / 41 hp @ 10500 rpm | 35.8 kW / 49 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet, 15 multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi 32 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic fork, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks | Twin shocks, coil over, 5-way adjustable springload |
| Front Brakes: | 200 mm Oldani | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 200 mm Oldani | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 18 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 18 | 3.75-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Top Speed: | 200 km/h / 124 mph | 181 km/h / 112 mph |