500 SL Pantah

1982 Ducati 500 SL Pantah Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1982 Ducati 500 SL Pantah sport motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 497 cc (30.3 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 500 SL Pantah measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.04 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.