The Ducati 500 GTL motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 35 hp (25.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192 kg (423.3 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Ducati 500 GTL 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.
About 67% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 11th percentile across Ducati models.
About 43% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 13th percentile across Ducati models.
About 6% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 29th percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
35 hp — more powerful than about 11% of Ducati models with power data.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Ducati models.
192 kg — heavier than about 29% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 71%.
19 L — larger than about 83% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.182 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 182.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 70.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 497 cc (30.33 cu in) |
| Power | 35 hp (25.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 52 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 192 kg (423.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph) |
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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.