The Ducati 860 GTS, introduced in 1976, was the first indication that the factory was able to offer a machine finished to the same level as the Japanese. And as far as their objective of fine handling and usable road performance are concerned, Ducati have always had their priorities right. Few manufacturers have been able to equal the combination of flexibility and smoothness offered by Ducati’s V-twin engines. Their record in such demanding races as the Barcelona 24-hours at the round-the-houses Montjuich Park is testimony enough to the quality of the Ducati’s steering and road holding.
Specifications
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | 90° L twin, bevel drive SOHC, aircooled. | Lubrication | Geardriven pump in separate alloy housing, filtered both sides. |
| Bore & Stroke | 86 x 74.4 mm | Ignition | |
| Capacity | 864cc | Charging system | 200 w alternator, 12v 32ah battery |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | Starter | Kick and Electric start. |
| Maximum Power | |||
| Maximum Torque | Transmission | Helical cut primary gears | |
| Fuel | Dell'Orto PHF 32mm | Clutch | multi-plate wet clutch |
| Gearbox
5 speed box, left-hand shift. |
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| Chassis | |||
| Frame | Steel open-cradle one-piece frame | Wheels | 40 spoke wire wheels front & rear, chromed steel rims. |
| Dimensions
Weight:
Wheelbase:
Length:
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200 kg dry 1500mm 220mm |
Tyres | 3.50 H 18 front
4.00 H 18 rear |
| Front Suspension | Oil damped telescopic forks | Brakes | Dual 280mm solid cast iron discs
200mm rear drum Twin piston Brembo calipers front & Rear. |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm, Marzocchi | Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres |
| Colour Scheme | |||
| Performance | 195 kph approx.
13 sec standing quarter |
Sources: Factory literature, Webb's NZ.
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