The Ducati 60 of 1949-50 was Ducati's first in a 19 model year run of four-stroke, OHV single cylinder motorcycles that ended with the 125 Cadet/4 of 1967.[2] The 60 used the 60 cc pullrod engine of the Cucciolo T3 moped, and a frame supplied by Caproni. The 60 Sport (actually 65 cc) of 1950-52 used Ducati's own frame, making it their first complete motorcycle.[3] For 1953 the name was changed to 65 Sport. They were followed by the 65T, 65TL, 65TS series.[4]
| Manufacturer | Ducati Meccanica S.p.A. |
|---|---|
| Production | 1949-1953 |
| Predecessor | Ducati Cucciolo |
| Successor | 65T, 65TL, 65TS |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 59.57 cc (3.635 cu in) air-cooled 4-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 42 mm × 43 mm (1.7 in × 1.7 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Top speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) (60) 46 mph (74 km/h) (65 Sport)[1] |
| Power | 2.25 hp (1.68 kW) @ 5,000 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 3 speed |
| Suspension | Front telescopic fork, rear cantilever |
| Brakes | Front and rear drum |
| Tires | Front and rear 2.00 in. X 18 in. |
| Weight | 44.5 kg (98 lb)[1] (dry) |
References
edit- ^ a b c Falloon, Ian (2004), Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles 1946-2005, Iola, WI: KP Books, pp. 11–12, ISBN 978-0-87349-714-5
- ^ Falloon, Ian; Taglioni, Fabio (FRW) (2006), The Ducati Story: Racing and Production Models from 1945 to Present Day (4th ed.), Haynes, ISBN 978-1-84425-322-7
- ^ Walker, Mick (1997), Ducati Singles: All Two-And Four-Stroke Single-Cylinder Motorcycles, Including Mototrans - 1945 Onwards (2nd ed.), London: Osprey Pub Co, pp. 13–15, 162, ISBN 978-1-85532-717-7
- ^ Walker, Mick (2002), Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide (3rd ed.), MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company, p. 10, ISBN 978-0-7603-1309-1, retrieved 2009-04-28
