Ducati 450 Desmo (1973-74) technical specifications

Ducati 450 Desmo is produced in 1973-74. Engine is Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven, desmodromic, displacement 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in , produces power 19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 6700 rpm. Ducati 450 Desmo weighs 130 kg / 286 lbs. Ducati 450 Desmo has 5 photos.

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Model:	450 Desmo
Years:	1973-74
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven, desmodromic
Capacity:	435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	86 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.5:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Induction:	Dell'Orto VHB 29 A
Spark plug:	Marelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN
Ignition:	Points and coil (electronic from 1973)
Starting:	Kick
Battery:	SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah
Max Power:	19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 6700 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate
Transmission:	5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio:	2.111:1 (27/57)
Gear Ratios:	1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1
Final Drive Ratio:	2.6:1 (16/42)
Final Drive:	Chain
Front Suspension:	35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork (from 1974: 35 mm Ceriani)
Rear Suspension:	Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes:	Single 280 mm disc
Rear Brakes:	150 mm Drum
Front Tyre:	2.75-18
Rear Tyre:	3.00 x 18 or 3.25 x 18
Dimensions:	Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in
Wheelbase:	1360 mm / 53.5 in
Seat Height:	735 mm / 28.9 in
Dry Weight:	130 kg / 286 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Road Test:	Bike Magazine