| MODEL | DUCATI 450 SCRAMBLER JUPITER 1972 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 16.9 kW / 23 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) |
| Induction | Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 180 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 160 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2120 mm / 83.5 in |
| Overall Width | 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1150 mm / 45.3 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 133 kg / 293 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 x 18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1972 Jupiter version of the 450 Scrambler kept the 436 cc single with drum brakes and 35 mm Marzocchi fork. Its desmodromic valve gear, quick acceleration and separate instruments made it a sought-after Ducati of its day.
