Ducati 500 Sport Desmo (1976-83) technical specifications
Ducati 500 Sport Desmo is produced in 1976-83. 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 Sport Desmo top speed is 185 km/h / 115 mph. Ducati 500 Sport Desmo weighs 185 kg / 408 lbs. Ducati 500 Sport Desmo has 3 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'Model: | 500 Sport Desmo |
Years: | 1976-83 |
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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