Ducati

DUCATI 350 SEBRING 1965 - 1967

DUCATI 350 SEBRING 1965 - 1967
DUCATI 350 SEBRING 1965 - 1967 · Photo: El Caganer, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 350 SEBRING 1965 - 1967
Year1965 - 1967
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, bevel gear driven OHC
Displacement / Capacity340.2 cc / 20.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke76 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power14.7 kW / 20 hp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionPoints and coil, 6V 60W generator
InductionDell'Orto UB24BS
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel, single cradle
Front Suspension31.5 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with Marzocchi twin shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes180 mm drum
Rear Brakes160 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2000 mm / 78.7 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height1070 mm / 42.1 in
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase1330 mm / 52.4 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight123 kg / 271 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed125 km/h / 78 mph
Ducati file

The Sebring was Ducati's first 350 single, a mildly tuned narrow-case touring machine named after the US race where the prototype took a class win in 1965. Reviewers liked its oil-tight, vibration-free running and powerful rear brake, but found the carburettor small and first gear too low.