The Ducati 175 Formula 3 motorcycle was produced from 1959 to 1962. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with shaft and bevel gear drive and two valves per cylinder, producing a maximum power of 11.9 kW or 16hp at 9000 rpm. The capacity is 174.5 cc or 10.6 cu in, with a bore x stroke of 62 x 57.8 mm and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike uses a Dell’Orto SS1 22.5A carburetor for induction, battery and coil ignition, and a four-speed transmission with chain final drive. The chassis is designed with a single cradle tubular frame, hydraulic telescopic fork front suspension, and swingarm dual shock rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes, with a front tire size of 2.50 -18 and the rear tire size of 2.75 -18. The bike is started with a kick.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 175 Formula 3
| Year | 1959 – 62 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell’Orto SS1 22.5A carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi wet plate, wet |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single cradle tubular frame |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
