Ducati 125 Cadet/4 / Lusso / Scrambler (1967-68)

The Ducati 125 Cadet/4, Cadet/4 Lusso, and Cadet/4 Scrambler were produced between 1967 and 1968. They boast a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV pushrod engine and have a capacity of 121.3 cc. The compression ratio is 8.4:1, and the cooling system is air-cooled, while the lubrication system is dry sump. These motorcycles have kick-start engines and can produce up to 6.5 horsepower at 6500 rpm. They also have a four-speed transmission and chain final drive. The suspension comprises Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic forks at the front and a swingarm with dual shocks at the back. The brakes on both the front and rear are 118 mm drum, and they are equipped with Dell’Orto ME18BS induction systems. The Cadet and Lusso versions weigh 72 kg (159 lbs), while the Scrambler weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). The fuel capacity is 14 L (3.7 US gal/3.1 Imp gal), and they can reach top speeds of 95 km/h (59 mph) for the Cadet and Lusso and 80 km/h (50 mph) for the Scrambler. The front and rear tire sizes differ, depending on the version of the motorcycle.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 125 Cadet/4 / Cadet/4 Lusso / Cadet/4 Scrambler

Year: 1967 – 68
Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Capacity: 121.3 cc / 7.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 53 x 55 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Dry sump
Induction: Dell’Orto ME18BS
Ignition: 6V, 28W generator, coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual chocks
Front Brakes: 118 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 118 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 1967 Cadet: 2.25 x 18 1968 Cadet & Lusso: 2.50 x 18 Scrambler: 2.75 x 18
Rear Tyre: 1967 Cadet: 2.50 x 18 1968 Cadet & Lusso: 2.75 x 18 Scrambler: 3.25 – 3.50 x 16
Dimensions: Length: 1810 mm / 71.3 in Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Wheelbase: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Seat Height: 670 mm / 26.4 in
Dry Weight: Cadet & Lusso: 72 kg / 59 lbs Scrambler: 75 kg / 165 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 Us gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Top Speed: Cadet & Lusso: 95 km/h / 59 mph Scrambler: 80 km/h / 50 mph