Manufacturer | Ducati Meccanica S.p.A |
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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) |
Power | 2.25 hp (1.68 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
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) (dry) |
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. 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. For 1953 the name was changed to 65 Sport. They were followed by the 65T, 65TL, 65TS series.