Ducati 175 Sport (1957-61)

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The Ducati 175 Sport was produced between 1957 and 1961 and has a four stroke, single cylinder SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder. Its capacity is 175.4cc and it has a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It has a Dell’Orto MB22.5B or MB22B/UBF24BS carburetor, depending on the year. The ignition is battery/coil and it has a kick start. The bike has a maximum power of 14hp at 8000 rpm and has a multi wet plate clutch, 4-speed transmission, and a primary drive ratio of 2.522:1. The bike uses chain and has a final drive ratio of 2.875:1. It has a single cradle tubular frame, hydraulic telescopic fork front suspension, and swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable rear suspension. The bike has drum, full aluminum brakes with a diameter of 180mm in front and 160mm in the rear. The bike’s dimensions are: Sport: 1950mm/76.8in/T: 1980mm/78.0in (length), 960mm/37.8in (height), 1320mm/52.0in (wheelbase), and 750mm/29.5in (seat height). It has a dry weight of 106kg/234 lbs and a fuel capacity of 17L/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal. Its top speed is 130km/h/81mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 175 Sport

Year: 1957 – 61


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 175.4 cc / 10.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 1957 – 59: Dell’Orto MB22.5B carburetor 1960 – 61: Dell’Orto MB22B / UBF24BS carburetor
Spart plug: 1957 – 59: Marelli CW225A 1960 – 61: Marelli CW250A
Ignition: Battery / coil, 6V 40W generator
Battery: 6V, 13.5Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 10.4 kW / 14 hp @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Multi wet plate, wet
Transmission: 4 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.522:1
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive: Chain,

Final Drive Ratio: 2.875:1
Frame: Single cradle tubular frame
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, Mazocchi
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 CEAT
Rear Tyre: 2.75 -18 CEAT
Dimensions: Length: Sport: 1950 mm / 76.8 in / T: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 106 kg / 234 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 130 km/h / 81 mph

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