Ducati 200 Elite / SS / GT (1959-60)

The Ducati 200 Elite / SS / GT (1959-60) was a motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC engine, a capacity of 203.8 cc, and 2 valves per cylinder. It had a Dell’Orto UBF24BS carburetor, points & coil, and a 6V 40 W generator for ignition. The bike had a maximum power of 13.1 kW or 18 hp at 7500 rpm. It had a multi-wet plate clutch and a 4-speed transmission, with a primary drive ratio of 2.520:1 and gear ratios of 1st 2.75, 2nd 1.65, 3rd 1.18, and 4th 0.97:1. The final drive ratio was 2.812:1, and the drive was a chain.

The frame was a single cradle, and the front suspension included hydraulic telescopic forks with Ducati 31.5 mm and a swingarm rear suspension with dual Marzocchi shocks, which were 3-way adjustable. The front brakes were 180 mm drum, and the rear brakes were 160 mm drum. The bike had a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire, though the GT model had a 2.75-18 rear tire instead.

The Elite/SS models had a length of 2000 mm or 78.7 in, a width of 580 mm or 22.8 in, and a height of 965 mm or 38.0 in with a wheelbase of 1320 mm or 52.0 in. The dry weight was 111 kg or 244 lbs for the Elite/SS models and 115 kg or 253 lbs for the GT model. The fuel capacity was 17 L or 4.5 US gal or 3.7 Imp gal. The top speed of the bike was 140 km/h or 87 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 200 Elite / SS

Year: 1959 – 60
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 203.8 cc / 12.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Induction: Dell’Orto UBF24BS carburetor
Ignition: Points & coil, 6V 40 W generator
Spark Plug: Marelli CW250A (GT: CW260N)
Battery: SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 13.1 kW 18 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Multi wet plate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.520:1
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.812:1
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single cradle
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks, Ducati 31.5 mm
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 180 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 160 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18 (GT: 2.75-18)
Dimensions: Length: Elite/SS: 2000 mm / 78.7 in (GT: 1990 mm / 78.3 in) Width: 580 mm / 22.8 in Height: 965 mm / 38.0 in
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Dry Weight: Elite/SS: 111 kg / 244 lbs GT: 115 kg / 253 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 140 km/h / 87 mph