Ducati 350SL/TL Pantah (1983-85)
The Ducati 350 SL/TL Pantah was produced from 1983-85 and featured a four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, Desmo SOHC engine with a capacity of 348.9 cc. It had a compression ratio of 10.4:1 and was fitted with Dell’Orto PHF30A induction and Bosch BTZ electronic ignition. The bike was capable of producing a maximum power output of 29.1 kW or 40 hp at 9600 rpm. The transmission was a wet, multiplate clutch with 5 speed gearbox and chain final drive ratio of 3.143:1. The front suspension was a 35 mm Paioli or Marzocchi fork while the rear suspension was a swingarm, Paioli twin shock with 3-way adjustable. The front brakes were two 260 mm discs while the rear brake was a single 260 mm disc. The bike had a top speed of 170 km/h or 106 mph for XL/TL models and 180 km/h or 112 mph for SL models. It had a fuel capacity of 18 L or 4.8 US gal/4.0 Imp gal and a dry weight of 177 kg or 390 lbs for XL/TL models and 176 kg or 389 lbs for SL models. The dimensions varied depending on the model with XL/TL models having a length of 2160 mm/85.0 in and a width of 710 mm/28.0 in, while the SL model had a length of 2150 mm/84.6 in and a width of 670 mm/26.4 in. The seat height also varied with XL/TL models having a height of 760 mm/29.9 in and SL models having a height of 740 mm/29.1 in. The bike was in production for a short period of time but managed to make an impact in the motorcycle world.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 350 SL / TL / XL
Year: 1983-85
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, Desmo SOHC, belt driven
Capacity: 348.9 cc / 21.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 66 x 51 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Induction: Dell’Orto PHF30A
Spark Plug: Champion L82Y
Ignition: Bosch BTZ electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 29.1 kW / 40 hp @ 9600 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.931:1
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Ratio: 3.143:1 (14/44)
Front Suspension: 35 mm Paioli or Marzocchi fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, Paioli twin shock, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm Discs
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Dimensions: Length: XL / TL: 2160 mm / 85.0 in. SL: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: XL / TL: 710 mm / 28.0 in. SL 670 mm / 26.4 in
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Seat Height: XL / TL: 760 mm / 29.9 in SL: 740 mm / 29.1 in
Dry Weight: XL / TL: 177 kg / 390 lbs SL: 176 kg / 389 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: XL / TL: 170 km/h / 106 mph SL: 180 km/h / 112 mph
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