Vintage Motorcycles - 1971 Ducati R/T 450 Desmo

1971 Ducati R/T 450 Desmo

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The king of Ducati singles.

1971 Ducati 450 Desmo R/T

Marzocchi front forks
(80% more oil capacity)

Borrani rims

Chrome air cleaner

Fiberglass tank & fenders

Country of origin

Italy

Engine

436 c.c. /
26.5 cu.in.

-Desmodromic valve system

-Bezel driven SOHC

Transmission

5-speed

Horsepower

31 hp @ 7000 rpm

Top speed:
155 km/h (96 mph)

0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds

Weight

130kg. / 286 lbs.

Article:
Wikipedia

Article:
Motorcyleusa.com

Animation:
Desmo valve system

If God rides a Harley,
the Devil rides a Duke!

"Ducati's last real off-road, four stroke, competition motorcycles were the 1971 450 R/T (road/trail) and 450 R/S (road/street). The RT had a Seely style frame that looked stylish, especially when compared to the old style frames on other Ducati singles, but 1971 was a few years too late. Less than 400 were made." Wikipedia article.

The 450 R/T was introduced in 1971 and featured a silver finish frame and swing-arm. Fenders and tank finished in yellow and the side (racing number) covers were done in white.