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Ducati 175 Americano (1957-60)

The Ducati 175 Americano was a popular motorcycle model produced between the years 1957 and 1960. The engine was a four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC with a capacity of 174.5 cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike was air cooled and used a Dell’Orto MB22B carburetor for induction. With a compression ratio of 7:1, the bike had a maximum power output of 8.2 kW (11 hp) at 7500 rpm. The clutch was multi wet plate while the transmission had a 4 speed option. The final drive was chain and the bike had a maximum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The frame was a single cradle tubular design with hydraulic telescopic forks as front suspension and swingarm dual shocks as rear suspension. Braking was through drums at both wheels, and the bike was fitted with a 6V 40W generator. The dry weight of the bike was 118 kg (260 lbs) with a seat height of 800 mm (31.5 in). The bike had a length of 1980 mm (78.0 in), height of 1040mm (40.09 in), wheelbase of 1320 mm (52 in), and fuel capacity of 17L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp gal). Overall, the Ducati 175 Americano was a solidly built bike that remained popular with riders of the time.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 175 Americano

Year: 1957-60

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 174.5 cc / 10.6 cu in



Bore x Stroke: 62 x 57.8 mm

Compression Ratio: 7:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: Dell’Orto MB22B carburetor

Ignition: 6V 40W generator

Spark Plug: Marelli CW250A

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm

Clutch: Multi wet plate, wet

Primary Drive: 2.522:1

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

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


Final Drive: 3.066:1

Frame: Single cradle tubular frame

Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork

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

Front Brakes: Drum, full aluminium, 180 mm

Rear Brakes: Drum, full aluminium, 160 mm

Front Tyre: 2.50 -18

Rear Tyre: 2.75 -18

Dimensions: Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in

Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52 in


Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in

Dry Weight: 118 kg / 260 lbs

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

Top Speed: 110 km/h / 68 mph
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