DUCATI 450 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

A higher-performance version of the base Mark 3 model was offered under the Mark 3D designation, which was fitted with a different head that used the desmodromic system derived from the Ducati 350 SCD racers.

In addition to the desmodromic system, the lightweight hairspring valves were retained, while the rest of the engine was identical to the one used on the basic Mark 3 model, as well as most cycle parts.

In 1971, the base Mark 3 and Mark 3D versions diverged. The desmodromic model was renamed 450 Desmo and featured a cafe racer styling. It was fitted with features like a clip-on handlebar, a fiberglass fuel tank, and a monoposto single seat.

In 1973, the bike was restyled by Leopoldo Tartarini, gaining a metal fuel tank, different side panels, Smiths instruments, a one-piece dual seat, and a rear mudguard. The bike was finished in the same yellow and black colors as the 750S model.

In 1974, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 450 Desmo, a cafe racer-styled motorcycle in its last year of production. The bike received a few improvements for the last time, such as a Ceriani front fork alongside a single 280 mm Brembo disc.

As for the power figures, the 1974 Ducati 450 Desmo had installed a 436cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine with a Dell'Orto carburetor in charge, boasting 27 hp with a peak force at 6,700 rpm.

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.

In 1972, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 450 Scrambler, a cafe racer made by Borgo Panigale from 1969 to 1974. The bike was in its fourth year of production and packed the same features as previous models without any significant changes.

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

The Ducati 450 Scrambler served in several racing categories, including enduro, flat tracks, and scrambles. The 1973 model received several improvements, such as an electronic ignition, a dual brake on the front wheel, and lights and instruments borrowed from the Mark 3 model.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with features, including a round headlight up front with analog instruments mounted on top, a dual seat, a single exhaust system, side-mounted rear shocks, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

Suspension-wise, the 450 Scrambler was built around a steel frame with a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with dual, side-mounted three-way-adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers on the rear.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 1972 Ducati 450 Scrambler had installed a 436cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a Dell'Orto carburetor in charge, delivering an output power of 23 hp with maximum strength at 6,500 rpm.

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

It was powered by a 436cc single-cylinder bevel drive SOHC engine, and its total production accounted for around 11,000 units. In addition, the motorcycle was also manufactured under license by Moto Trans, a company located in Spain.

The Ducati 450 Scrambler was used in several racing categories, including enduro, flat tracks, and scrambles. In 1973, the bike received several improvements, such as an electronic ignition, a dual brake on the front wheel, and lights and instruments borrowed from the Mark 3 model.

In 1970, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 450 Scrambler, a cafe racer made by Borgo Panigale, wearing features such as a round headlight up front, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1970 Ducati 450 Scrambler had installed a 436cc four-stroke air-cooled one-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank. The engine was managed by a Dell'Orto carburetor boasting 23 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm.

The bike's front end was handled by a 35 mm Marzocchi fork with one 180 mm drum braking unit, while the rear end was driven by twin Marzocchi three-position adjustable shocks and a 160 mm drum unit, acting as suspension and braking power.

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.

The Ducati Mark 3 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1969 to 1974. The bike was powered by a 436cc single-cylinder engine and was Ducati's largest displacement version of the OHC single series with a wide case.

The bike was criticized for lack of performance and vibrations compared to other models, such as the Mach 1. In addition, a more powerful version was manufactured under the Mark 3D designation. Total production hit 1,800 Mark 3 models and 1,400 units of Mark 3D versions.

In 1969, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati Mark 3, a motorcycle equipped with standard features, like a round headlight up front with instruments mounted on top, a single large seat, twin side-mounted rear shocks, a single exhaust system with a silencer on the right side, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was manufactured around a steel frame with 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.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with a 180 mm drum unit on the 19-inch front wheel and a 160 mm drum braking unit on the 18-inch rear wheel, providing optimum stopping performance.

As for power, the 1969 Ducati 450 Mark 3 had installed a 436cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a Dell'Orto carburetor in charge, boasting 25 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm.