Ducati 500 SL – Pantah

Technical data

marque: Ducati
model: 500 SL
year: 1979
cylinders: L2
capacity: 497 ccm
power: 50 HP
speed: approx. 160 km/h
group: Newcomer

Bike summary

The first Ducati for the latest history. And the first really means the first. Production nr 14 from 1979 preproduction series of belt driven L engines. The bike has a lot of attributes of modern Ducati. Fresh powerful engine loving revs, lightweight chassis, easy handling and strong brakes. This is a grandmother of all Monsters and similar models.

Electric starter, shifting on the left side, first gear down, disc brakes.