Ducati 450 Desmo (1973-74) vs Ducati 350SS (1991-98)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | 450 Desmo | 350SS |
| Years: | 1973-74 | 1991-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven, desmodromic | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder belt driven |
| Capacity: | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in | 349 cc / 21.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 75 mm | 66 x 51 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto VHB 29 A | Mikuni B 100 carburetor |
| Spark plug: | Marelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN | Champion L82YC |
| Ignition: | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) | Kokusan electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 6700 rpm | 26.5 kW / 36 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.111:1 (27/57) | 2.264:1 (34/77) |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1 | 1st 3.071 / 2nd 2.111 / 3rd 1.590 / 4th 1.280 / 5th 1.074 / 6th 0.931:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.6:1 (16/42) | 3.210:1 (14/54) |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork (from 1974: 35 mm Ceriani) | 41mm Showa GD031 inverted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Showa GD022-007-OX monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 280 mm disc | Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 150 mm Drum | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 120/60 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 x 18 or 3.25 x 18 | 160/60 VR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in | Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 130 kg / 286 lbs | 169 kg / 372 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |