The Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale motorcycle was produced from 1962 to 1965 and featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 174.5 cc. It had a compression ratio of 7:1 and was cooled by air. The bike was equipped with a Dell’Orto MB22B carburetor and 6V 40W generator, points, and coil for ignition. Its maximum power was 8.2 kW or 11 hp, achieved at 7500 rpm. The clutch was a multi-wet plate, wet type and its transmission had four speeds with a chain final drive, with gear ratios of 1st 2.75, 2nd 1.65, 3rd 1.18, and 4th 0.97. It had a single cradle tubular frame and hydraulic telescopic fork for suspension. The bike had a drum full aluminum brake system with a wheelbase of 1310 mm and a dry weight of 98.5 kg. The model is 1980mm long, 680mm wide, and 1040mm high. The front and rear tyres are 2.50-18 and 2.75-18, respectively. Its fuel capacity was 17L or 4.5 US gal or 3.7 Imp gal and with top speed of 118 km/h or 73 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale
| Year | 1962 – 65 |
|---|---|
| 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, points and coil |
| Spark Plug | Marelli CW225A |
| Battery | SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah |
| 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, Ducati |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum, full aluminium, 158 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, full aluminium, 136 mm |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 -18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Width: 680 mm / 26.8 in Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 98.5 kg / 108 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 118 km/h / 73 mph |
