Market Segment:
        
        
            Performance Motorcycle, Italian Motorcycle
        
     
    
    
        
            Comparison Points:
        
        
            Provides detailed factory-level repair information, enabling owners to perform maintenance and repairs themselves, saving significant costs compared to dealership service.
        
     
    
    
        
            Unique Selling Points:
        
        
            Comprehensive coverage, step-by-step instructions with diagrams, wiring schematics, and factory specifications ensure accurate repairs and efficient troubleshooting.
        
     
    
    
        
            Owner Benefit:
        
        
            Empowers owners to understand and maintain their Ducati 860 GT, fostering self-sufficiency and potentially increasing the motorcycle's longevity and resale value.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Complete Engine Specifications, Engine Removal and Installation, Engine Troubleshooting
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel System Operation, Carburetor Adjustments, Fuel Tank Maintenance
        
     
    
        
            Lubrication:
        
        
            Lubrication System Maintenance, Oil Type and Capacity, Lubrication Points
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Cooling System Design, Coolant Specifications, Troubleshooting
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Transmission Overhaul, Gearbox Maintenance, Clutch Operation
        
     
    
        
            Drive System:
        
        
            Drive Chain Adjustment and Maintenance, Sprocket Replacement
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Electrical System Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Ignition System Troubleshooting, Lighting and Accessories
        
     
    
        
            Steering System:
        
        
            Steering System Operation and Repair
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Shocks (Front Forks and Rear Shocks) Service and Adjustment
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Brake System Maintenance and Repair (implied by 'Periodic checks and adjustments' and 'Specifications')
        
     
    
        
            Bodywork:
        
        
            Body Work Repair and Maintenance, Fairings and Panels
        
     
    
        
            Exhaust System:
        
        
            Intake & Exhaust System Servicing
        
     
    
    
        
            General Information:
        
        
            General Information, Vehicle Identification
        
     
    
        
            Routine Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine Maintenance Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Periodic Checks:
        
        
            Periodic Checks and Adjustments
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Advanced Troubleshooting, Common Issues Diagnosis
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams Illustrations:
        
        
            Step-by-step instruction, Diagrams, Illustrations
        
     
    
    
        
            Coverage Level:
        
        
            Comprehensive Service and Repair Instruction used by mechanics
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Owner with basic mechanical skills, Independent auto service professionals, Dealership Service Departments
        
     
    
        
            Accuracy:
        
        
            Vehicle Specific, Exact same specifications and procedures available to authorized dealer service department
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            V-Twin, Four-stroke
        
     
    
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            860 cc (approximately)
        
     
    
        
            Bore X Stroke:
        
        
            Not specified in product info, but typical for the model would be detailed in the manual.
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            Not specified in product info, but typical for the model would be detailed in the manual.
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            Not specified in product info, but typical for the model would be detailed in the manual.
        
     
    
    
        
            Carburetors:
        
        
            Dual Dell'Orto carburetors (typical for the model, details in manual)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Gravity Feed (typical)
        
     
    
    
        
            Cylinder Head Material:
        
        
            Aluminum Alloy (typical)
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition Type:
        
        
            Magneto Ignition (typical for the era)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Safety Ratings:
        
        
            N/A (Motorcycle, no formal crash ratings like cars)
        
     
    
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            Disc Brakes (front and rear, typical for the model)
        
     
    
    
        
            Lighting:
        
        
            Headlight, Taillight, Turn Signals (as per regulations of the era)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Detailed within manual (typically 3,000-5,000 km or annually)
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Detailed within manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            Refer to manual for specific SAE viscosity grade and API service classification (e.g., SAE 20W/50 is common for air-cooled V-twins of this era).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Detailed within manual
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Type:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 (typical, refer to manual for confirmation)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Oil Type:
        
        
            Refer to manual for specific gear oil specification.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Carburetor synchronization, clutch wear, ignition system components (points, coils), fork seals. Detailed troubleshooting in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Reliability:
        
        
            Wiring harness integrity and connections can be prone to issues with age; manual provides detailed wiring diagrams for diagnosis.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Brand Origin:
        
        
            Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles.
        
     
    
    
        
            Model Context:
        
        
            The 860 GT, designed by Fabio Taglioni, represented a significant step for Ducati, featuring a larger capacity engine and a more modern, integrated design compared to its predecessors.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            1974-1975