1971 Ducati 450 R/T

Make Model	Ducati 450 R/T
Year	1971
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven
Capacity	435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke	86 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD
Ignition	Flywheel magneto
Starting	Kick
Max Power	38 hp / 28.3 kW @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	3.00-21
Rear Tyre	4.00-18
Wheelbase	1435.1 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height	838.2 mm / 33.0 in
Ground Clearance	228.6 mm / 9.0 in
Wet Weight	129.2 kg / 285 lbs
Fuel Capacity	8.5 L / 2.25 US gal

Ducati's last real off-road, four stroke, competition motorcycles were the 1971 450 R/T (road/trail) and 450 R/S (road/street). The RT had a Seely style frame that looked stylish, especially when compared to the old style frames on other Ducati singles, but 1971 was a few years too late. Less than 400 were made."

The 450 R/T was introduced in 1971 and featured a silver finish frame and swing-arm. Fenders and tank finished in yellow and the side (racing number) covers were done in white.