Ducati 860 GTS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 860 GTS motorcycle specifications include a 864 cc (52.72 cu in) engine, power of 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).

Key specifications

1976-1978Model years
864 ccDisplacement
65 hpPower
230 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197619771978

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1976 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati 860 GTS 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 power65 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 38% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 20th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement864 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 45th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight230 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 13% heavier than the Ducati database average. Around the 81st 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 power20th

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

Displacement45th

864 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Ducati models.

Wet weight81st

230 kg — heavier than about 81% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 19%.

Fuel capacity83rd

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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 864 cc • Air cooled • 65 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-18 front / 120/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-18
Rear tire size 120/90-18
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.283 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 282.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 75.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 864 cc (52.72 cu in)
Power 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 86.0 x 74.4 mm (3.4 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
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 3.50-18
Rear tire 120/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 230 kg (507.1 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 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.