Description
This was the bike and motor combo that started a new chapter for Ducati,
Designed as a replacement to the bevel-gear model, the new "rubber-band" motor utilized toothed rubber belts to drive the valve action
1981 Ducati Pantah 500SL
Claimed power: 45hp @ 9,050rpm
Top speed: 115mph
Engine: 499cc air-cooled SOHC 90-degree V-twin, 74mm x 58mm bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression ratio
Weight (wet): 433lb (197kg)