Ducati 500 GTV Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 500 GTV motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).

Key specifications

1977-1978Model years
497 ccDisplacement
195 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19771978

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1977 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati 500 GTV 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.

Displacement497 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 43% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 13th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight195 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 37th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 16% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 21st 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.

Displacement13th

497 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Ducati models.

Wet weight37th

195 kg — heavier than about 37% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 63%.

Fuel capacity21st

14 L — larger than about 21% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 497 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.50:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 497 cc (30.33 cu in)
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.25-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 195 kg (429.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 165.0 km/h (102.5 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.