Ducati 100 Sport (1958-60)

The Ducati 100 Sport was a motorcycle produced from 1958 to 1960. It was powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine with a capacity of 98cc and a max power of 8hp at 8000rpm. The bike had a four-speed transmission, wet multi-plate clutch, and chain final drive. It featured a single tube, open cradle frame in tubular steel, hydraulically damped telescopic forks in the front suspension, and swingarm dual shocks in the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes, and the bike had CEAT tires with dimensions of 2.50-17 on the front and 2.75-17 on the rear. The bike weighed in at 100kg and had a fuel capacity of 17L. The top speed of the Ducati 100 Sport was 105km/h or 65mph. The bike had a classic design and was popular among motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 100 Sport

Year: 1958 – 60

Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, shaft and bevel gears exhaust valve

Capacity: 98 cc / 6.0 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 49 x 52 mm

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Lubrication System: Forced oil sump

Induction: Dell’Orto MA18B

Ignition: Battery coil, 6V 40W generator

Spark Plug: Marelli CW260N

Battery: SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 6 kW / 8 hp @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Primary Drive Ratio: 3.00:1

Transmission: 4 Speed

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1

Final Drive: Chain

Final Drive Ratio: 3.066:1

Frame: Single tube, open cradle frame in tubular steel

Front Suspension: Hydraulically damped telescopic forks, Marzocci

Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable

Front Brakes: Drum, Amadori

Rear Brakes: Drum, Amadori

Front Tyre: 2.50 -17 CEAT

Rear Tyre: 2.75 -17 CEAT

Dimensions: Length:1910 mm / 72.2 in Width: 580 mm / 22.8 in Height: 920 mm / 36.2 in

Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0 in in

Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in

Dry Weight: 100 kg / 220 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Top Speed: 105 km/h / 65 mph