Ducati 500 Desmo (1978-79) technical specifications

Ducati 500 Desmo is produced in 1978-79. Engine is Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder, displacement 496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in , produces power 36.8 kW / 50 hp @ 8500 rpm. Ducati 500 Desmo top speed is 185 km/h / 115 mph. Ducati 500 Desmo weighs 185 kg / 408 lbs. Ducati 500 Desmo has 2 photos.

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Model:	500 Desmo
Years:	1978-79
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity:	496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	78 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.6:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Induction:	Dell'Orto PHF30BS/BD
Ignition:	Points and coil
Spark Plug:	Champion L81
Starting:	Electric
Battery:	Yuasa Y50-N18L-A1, 12V 18Ah
Max Power:	36.8 kW / 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate
Transmission:	5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio:	2.125:1 (32/68)
Gear Ratios:	1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1
Final Drive Ratio:	2.923:1 (13/38)
Final Drive:	Chain
Frame:	Tubular steel, double downtube
Front Suspension:	35 mm Paioli telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:	Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes:	2 x 256 mm Brembo discs
Rear Brakes:	Single 260 mm Brembo disc
Front Tyre:	3.25-18
Rear Tyre:	3.50-18
Dimensions:	Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase:	1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height:	760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight:	185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average:	4.7 L/100 km / 21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg / 60 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile:	13.7 sec
Top Speed:	185 km/h / 115 mph

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