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Model history and curiosity

The Ducati 350 SL Pantah is a twin-cylinder sports motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1985 in very limited numbers. It represents the rarest and most refined variant of the small-displacement Pantah, created for the Italian market during an era when motorcycles with an engine capacity exceeding 350 cc were penalized by a doubled value-added tax (VAT).

History and differences from the XL version

• Historical context. The Ducati Pantah family revolutionized the engineering approach at Borgo Panigale by introducing a trellis frame and a desmodromic valve train driven by toothed belts—a design conceived by Fabio Taglioni. The 350 cc version debuted in May 1982, primarily as the more affordable 350 XL model, which lacked a full fairing.
• The rarity of the 350 SL. Approximately 211 units of the 350 SL ("Sport Lusso" or "Sport Luxury") were produced, often utilizing frames originally stamped for the XL model. It is distinguished—both aesthetically and technically—by a full fiberglass fairing (derived from the 500/600 SL), a vented sports-style front fender, a seat featuring a removable single-seater tail cowl, and rear-set footpegs.

Key technical specifications

Full model specifications can be found on platforms such as Moto.it and in historical archives like Motorcycle Specs:
• Engine. 90° L-twin, 4-stroke, air-cooled, with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) desmodromic valve train (2 valves per cylinder) driven by toothed belts.
• Displacement. 348.9 cc (66 mm bore × 51 mm stroke), fueled by two Dell'Orto PHF 30 carburetors.
• Power and performance. 40 hp (29.1 kW) at 9,600 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a claimed top speed of around 180 km/h.
• Chassis and weight. Steel-tube trellis frame, 35 mm telescopic fork, adjustable dual rear shock absorbers, and three 260 mm disc brakes. The dry weight is approximately 176 kg.