| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969-1974 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 436 cc (26.6 cu in) Air-cooled bevel drive SOHC single cylinder four stroke |
| Bore / stroke | 86 mm × 75 mm (3.4 in × 3.0 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Power | 27 bhp (20 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed |
| Frame type | Single cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | Drum front & rear |
| Tyres | Front: 300x19 Rear: 350x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,360 mm (54 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,000 mm (79 in) W: 590 mm (23 in) |
| Seat height | 735 mm (28.9 in) |
| Weight | 130 kg (290 lb) (dry) |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3] | |
The Ducati 450 Mark 3 is a 436 cc (26.6 cu in) single cylinder bevel drive SOHC motorcycle produced by the Italian manufacturer Ducati from 1969 to 1974. The 450 was largest displacement version of the OHC single series produced by Ducati and used the 'wide case' engine. A higher performance version, the Ducati 450 Mark 3D, which used desmodromic valves was also available. The 450 was criticised for vibration and lack of performance compared to other models such as the Mach 1.[4]
Total production was around 1,800 Mark 3s and 1,400 Mark 3Ds.[5]