The Ducati 125 Sport, manufactured between 1965 and 1967, is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 124.4 cc. Its engine has an overhead cam and is bevel gear driven. The compression ratio is 8.0:1 and the cooling system is air cooled. The lubrication system is a forced oil sump and the induction is through a Dell’Orto UB20BS carburetor. The ignition system consists of a battery and coil, with a 6V 40W generator. It has a kickstart and a maximum power output of 7.5 kW at 8500 rpm. The transmission is four-speed, with a final drive ratio of 2.750:1 through a chain. The frame is a single tubular downpipe cradle, with front suspension using hydraulically damped telescopic forks made by Marzocci. The rear suspension is a swing arm with dual shocks that are three-way adjustable. Both the front and rear brakes are drum brakes, and the motorcycle is equipped with CEAT tires – 2.50-17 in the front and 2.75-17 in the rear. The dimensions are 1910 mm in length, 580 mm in width, and 920 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1320mm. The motorcycle weighs 100.5 kg and has a fuel capacity of 16 L. The top speed of the Ducati 125 Sport is 112 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 125 Sport
| Year | 1965 – 67 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Forced oil sump |
| Induction | Dell’Orto UB20BS carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery and coil, 6V 40W generator |
| Spark Plug | Marelli CW260N |
| Battery | SAFA 3L3, 13.5 Ah |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 7.5 kW / 10 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 3.00:1 |
| 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 | 2.750:1 |
| Frame | Single tubular downpipe cradle |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulically damped telescopic forks, Marzocci |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| 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 |
| Dry Weight | 100.5 kg / 221 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 112 km/h / 69 mph |
