Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale (1962-65)
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
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