Ducati 450 Mark 3 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 450 Mark 3 motorcycle specifications include a 435 cc (26.54 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139 kg (306.4 lb).

Key specifications

1970-1974Model years
435 ccDisplacement
139 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19701971197219731974
Year-specific specification changes

The 1970 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
197219733.50-18
19743.00-19
Rear tire
19743.50-18

How the Ducati 450 Mark 3 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Displacement435 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 50% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 11th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight139 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 32% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 8th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 22% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 10th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement11th

435 cc — larger displacement than about 11% of Ducati models.

Wet weight8th

139 kg — heavier than about 8% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 92%.

Fuel capacity10th

13 L — larger than about 10% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 435 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 435 cc (26.54 cu in)
Bore × stroke 86.0 x 75 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 139 kg (306.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.