The Ducati 500 S Desmo motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 186 kg (410.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Ducati 500 S Desmo 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 43% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 13th percentile across Ducati models.
About 9% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 15th 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.
497 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Ducati models.
186 kg — heavier than about 15% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 85%.
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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| 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 | Desmodromic valve control |
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 | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 186 kg (410.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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