DUCATI 450 Scrambler (1973-1974) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 450 Scrambler. This on/off-road motorcycle featured several improvements, such as an electronic ignition, a dual brake on the front wheel, and lights and instruments borrowed from the Mark 3 model.

The Ducati 450 Scrambler was an on/off-road motorcycle manufactured by Ducati between 1969 and 1974. It was also known as the Ducati Jupiter in the American market and the Ducati 450 SCR in the European market.

In addition, it was used in several racing categories, including enduro, flat tracks, and scrambles. In 1974, Ducati stopped producing OHC singles, while the remaining stocks were purchased by the British importer Coburn & Hughes, selling them until 1976.

The 1973 model was similar in design to previous models, packing standard features, such as a round headlight up front with analog instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks on the rear, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 1973 Ducati 450 Scrambler had installed a 436cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank. It was fed by a Dell'Orto carburetor and delivered an output power of 23 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm.

The bike was set in motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch that sent the power to the rear axle via a final chain drive.