Ducati 500 SL Pantah 1981-1999

Engine

• Air-cooled, 90-degree V-twin engine with desmodromic valve actuation
• Bore and stroke: 74 mm x 58 mm
• Displacement: 493 cc
• Compression ratio: 10.0:1
• Maximum power: 50 hp at 8,000 rpm
• Maximum torque: 35 ft-lb at 6,500 rpm
• Fuel injection: Weber twin-choke carburetor
• Ignition: Ducati electronic ignition

Transmission

• 5-speed constant mesh gearbox
• Primary drive: Chain
• Final drive: Chain
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate clutch

Chassis

• Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
• Front suspension: 35 mm Marzocchi forks, adjustable for preload and rebound damping
• Rear suspension: Sachs monoshock, adjustable for preload and rebound damping
• Front brakes: 260 mm dual discs with Brembo calipers
• Rear brakes: 240 mm single disc with Brembo caliper
• Wheels: Cast alloy, front 18-inch, rear 16-inch
• Tires: Pirelli Phantom Sport Comp Corsa tires, front 100/90-18, rear 130/90-16

Dimensions

• Length: 71.7 inches
• Width: 29.5 inches
• Height: 44.9 inches
• Wheelbase: 55.5 inches
• Seat height: 31.5 inches
• Dry weight: 347 pounds

Performance

• Top speed: 115 mph
• 0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 12.9 seconds