The Ducati 175 Gran Sport was a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle produced between 1957 and 1962 with a 175.4cc capacity and 16 horsepower at 9000 rpm. This sporty bike had a compression ratio of 8.5:1, was air-cooled, and utilized a Dell’Orto SS1 22.5C carburetor. It had a multi-wet plate, wet clutch and 4-speed transmission, with a final chain drive. The 103kg bike had a single tubular frame and a hydraulic telescopic fork suspension in front, and a swingarm dual shock system in the back. The front and rear brakes are both drums with a full aluminum design, and the Ducati 175 Gran Sport had 2.50-18 and 2.75-18 tyres in front and rear respectively. It could reach top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and had a fuel capacity of 17 L (4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal). The bike has become widely renowned for its winning performance at races like the 1958 Imola GP, and its overall speed and agility.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 175 Gran Sport
| Year | 1957-62 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 175.4 cc / 10.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell’Orto SS1 22.5C carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery / 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, full aluminium |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, full aluminium |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Dry Weight | 103 kg / 227 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h / 96 mph |
