500 GTL

1975 Ducati 500 GTL Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1975 Ducati 500 GTL sport touring motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 35 HP (25.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 500 GTL measures 192 kg (423 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.49 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 162 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1975 to 1976, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.