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