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 |
