Ducati 450 Scrambler Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 450 Scrambler motorcycle specifications include a 435 cc (26.54 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).

Key specifications

1973-1974Model years
435 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
140 kgWet weight
11 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19731974

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1973 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati 450 Scrambler 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.

Engine power27 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 74% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 9th percentile across Ducati models.

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 weight140 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 31% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 8th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity11 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 34% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 1st 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.

Engine power9th

27 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement11th

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

Wet weight8th

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

Fuel capacity1st

11 L — larger than about 1% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 435 cc • Air cooled • 27 hp
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
Power-to-weight ratio 0.193 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 192.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 62.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 435 cc (26.54 cu in)
Power 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
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 140 kg (308.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.00 L (2.91 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 135.0 km/h (83.9 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.