| MODEL | DUCATI 860GTE 1974 |
| Year | 1974 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 90° V-twin (L-twin), SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 41.9 kW / 57 hp @ 7700 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Dell'Orto PHF 32 A (C) carburettors |
| Start System | Electric (GTE); kick start with electric optional on GT |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain, 2.500:1 (16/40) |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Ceriani fork |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 280 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Overall Width | 900 mm / 35.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1170 mm / 46.1 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 454 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 H18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 H18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h / 121 mph |
The 860GT was Ducati's first large-capacity sports tourer, with the 90 degree V-twin enlarged to 864 cc and wrapped in Giorgio Giugiaro's angular, boxy styling. The GTE was the electric-start version sold in 1974 and 1975. It had an upright riding position aimed at town and touring use, with a single front disc, and testers praised its midrange pull and gearbox while criticising the lone front brake and some high-speed weave.
