Ducati 175 Gran Sport (1957-62)

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