Ducati 350 S Desmo 1978

1978 Ducati 350 S Desmo specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model:	Ducati 350 S Desmo
Year:	1978
Category:	Naked bike
Rating:	2.8 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	350.0 ccm (21.36 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Power:	26.0 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Top speed:	148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)
Compression:	10.0:1
Bore x stroke:	71.8 x 43.2 mm (2.8 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	Desmodromic valve control
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre:	3.25-18
Rear tyre:	3.50-18
Front brakes:	Dual disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
Fuel capacity:	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Other specifications
Further information
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General information

Model:

Ducati 350 S Desmo

Year:

1978

Category:

Naked bike

Rating:

2.8 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

350.0 ccm (21.36 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Twin, four-stroke

Power:

26.0 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM

Top speed:

148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)

Compression:

10.0:1

Bore x stroke:

71.8 x 43.2 mm (2.8 x 1.7 inches)

Valves per cylinder:

Fuel control:

Desmodromic valve control

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

5-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre:

3.25-18

Rear tyre:

3.50-18

Front brakes:

Dual disc

Rear brakes:

Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:

193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)

Fuel capacity:

19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)

Other specifications

Further information

Insurance costs

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Finance options

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Parts finder

Chaparral provides online schematics & OEM parts for the US. Revzilla offers up to 50% off motorcycle accessories. Ships to most countries. Also check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info.

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