Custom - Cruiser · 1987

650 Indiana

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MotoLibrary Score

49 /100 Balanced

Power

50 HP

Top Speed

156 km/h

Engine

649 ccm

Technical Overview

1987 Ducati 650 Indiana Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Ducati 650 Indiana custom - cruiser motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77 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 650 Indiana measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.14 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 156 km/h (97 mph).

Specific Output

77 HP/L

Power-to-Weight

0.24 HP/kg (4.14 kg/HP)

Engine

Displacement 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)

Engine Type V2, four-stroke

Engine Details V2, four-stroke

Power 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM

Compression 10.0:1

Bore x Stroke 82.0 x 61.5 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches)

Valves/Cylinder 2

Fuel Control Desmodromic valve control

Cooling Air

Transmission

Gearbox 5-speed

Final Drive Chain (final drive)

Performance

Top Speed 156.0 km/h (96.9 mph)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tyre 110/90-18

Rear Tyre 140/90-15

Front Brakes Single disc

Rear Brakes Single disc

Dimensions & Weight

Weight incl. 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)

Fuel Capacity 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)

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