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

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

1975-1976Model years
497 ccDisplacement
35 hpPower
192 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19751976

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1975 baseline were found in the available data.

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.

Engine power35 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 67% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 11th percentile across Ducati models.

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 weight192 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 6% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 29th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 14% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 83rd 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 power11th

35 hp — more powerful than about 11% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement13th

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

Wet weight29th

192 kg — heavier than about 29% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 71%.

Fuel capacity83rd

19 L — larger than about 83% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 497 cc • Air cooled • 35 hp
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
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

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 192 kg (423.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 162.0 km/h (100.7 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.