DUCATI 450 Scrambler (1969-1970) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 450 Scrambler, also known as the Ducati Jupiter in the American market and Ducati 450 SCR in the European market, was an on/off-road motorcycle powered by a single-cylinder engine that debuted in 1969 and continued production until 1974.

The total production of the Ducati 450 Scrambler was around 11,000 units and it was also manufactured under license in Spain by Moto Trans. The bike was successfully used in enduro, flat track, and scramble racing.

In 1969, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 450 Scrambler, a motorcycle fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system, a center stand, side-mounted rear shocks, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1969 Ducati 450 Scrambler had installed a 436cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 23 hp with maximum strength at 6,500 rpm.

As for suspension, the bike packed a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with two Marzocchi three-way-adjustable shocks on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike was handled by a 180 mm drum unit mounted on the 19-inch front wheel and a 160 mm drum braking unit on the 18-inch rear wheel, providing optimum stopping performance.