Some would say that the Ducati 350 Sport Desmo->ke2137, together with the 500 Sport Desmo, was a bike that vindicated Ducati->ke622, especially after its predecessors failed to capture the market's imagination the way Ducati wanted them to.

Following in the reins of the disappointing GTL models, the 350 Sport Desmo featured a plethora of upgrades, including the addition of Borrani rims, Marzocchi forks, and Brembo brakes. On top of that, the bike also came with a 350 cc SOHC Desmo parallel-twin engine that was mated to a five-speed transmission.

The bike was successful enough that Ducati even launched the 500 Sport Desmo and the racing 500 Super Sport in 1977, marking a return to form that only Ducati could have pulled of.

The 350 Sport Desmo that was shown at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco fetched €3,218 ($4,100), a price that was right on par with its pre-auction range €3,000 - €4,000 ($3,800 - $5,200).

1980 Ducati 350 Sport Desmo

Specifications

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• Model: 1980 Ducati 350 Sport Desmo
• Engine/Motor: SOHC Desmo parallel twin
• Transmission: 5-Speeds Transmission
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