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

The Ducati 450 TS motorcycle specifications include a 435 cc (26.54 cu in) engine, power of 20 hp (14.6 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 155 kg (341.7 lb).

Key specifications

1971Year released
435 ccDisplacement
20 hpPower
155 kgWet weight
15 LFuel tank

How the Ducati 450 TS 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 power20 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 81% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 5th 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 weight155 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 24% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 8th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 10% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 33rd 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 power5th

20 hp — more powerful than about 5% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement11th

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

Wet weight8th

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

Fuel capacity33rd

15 L — larger than about 33% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 435 cc • Air cooled • 20 hp
Chassis snapshot

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

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.129 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 129.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 46.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1971

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 435 cc (26.54 cu in)
Power 20 hp (14.6 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 86.0 x 75 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
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 3.50-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 155 kg (341.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 125.0 km/h (77.7 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.