Ducati 125TS (1958-65)
The Ducati 125 Turismo Speciale was produced between 1958 and 1965. Its four-stroke, single-cylinder engine had a capacity of 124.4cc and was driven by an OHC and bevel gear system. The bike had a compression ratio of 7.0:1, was air-cooled, and had forced oil sump lubrication. Its Dell’Orto UB18BS or ME18BS carburetor provided induction. Ignition was battery and coil with a 6V 40W generator, while its starting system was a kick. The maximum power produced was 5.2 kW/7 hp at 7000 rpm. It had a 4-speed transmission with a clutch and a chain final drive ratio of 2.870:1. The bike was 1890 mm/74.4 in long, 680 mm/26.8 in wide, and 940 mm/37.0 in high. It had a wheelbase of 1310 mm/52.0 in, a seat height of 760 mm/29.9 in, and a dry weight of 98.5 kg/217 lbs. The front suspension consisted of hydraulically damped telescopic forks with a Marzocci system, and the rear suspension was a swingarm with dual shocks and 3-way adjustability. The front and rear brakes were drum brakes, with the front drum brake measuring 158 mm and the rear 136 mm. Its front and rear tyres measured 2.50 – 17 CEAT and 2.75 – 17 CEAT respectively. The fuel capacity of the bike was 16 L/4.2 US gal/3.5 Imp gal, and its top speed was 90 km/h/56 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 125 Turismo Speciale
Year: 1958 – 65
Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 124.4 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 55.2 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Forced oil sump
Induction: Dell’Orto UB18BS or ME18BS carburetor
Ignition: Battery and coil, 6V 40W generator
Spark Plug: Marelli CW225A
Battery: SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 5.2 kW / 7 hp @ 7000 rpm
Primary Drive Ratio: 3.000:1
Transmission: 4 Speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Ratio: 2.870:1
Frame: Single tubular downpipe cradle
Front Suspension: Hydraulically damped telescopic forks, Marzocci
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Drum, 158 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, 136 mm
Front Tyre: 2.50 – 17 CEAT
Rear Tyre: 2.75 – 17 CEAT
Dimensions: Length:1890 mm / 74.4 in Width: 680 mm / 26.8 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in
Wheelbase: 1310 mm / 52.0 in in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 98.5 kg / 217 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Top Speed: 90 km/h / 56 mph
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