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Ducati 500 s desmo

2 model year variant(s) in the catalogue.

1978

Classic · 43.0 PS · 497.0 cc

1977

Sport · 43.0 PS · 497.0 cc

Technical data: Ducati 500 s desmo (1978)

The following details refer to 1978, the latest model year in the catalogue. You can find other model years in the selection above.

Technical data

Category
Classic
Rating
2.9 / 5
Displacement
497 cc
Power
43 PS
Cylinders
Twin-cylinder
Engine type
Four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Bore
78 mm
Stroke
52 mm
Valve train
Desmodromic valve control
Cooling
Air
Final drive
Chain

Capacities

Fuel capacity
19 l

Brakes & chassis

Front brake
Double disc
Rear brake
Single disc
Front tyre
3.25-18
Rear tyre
3.50-18

We compile this data with care, but without guarantee