The Ducati 48 was a motorcycle produced from 1952 to 1954. It had a four stroke, pullrod single cylinder engine with a capacity of 48cc and a maximum power of 1.1 kW/1.5 hp at 5500 rpm. Its induction system was a Weber 14 mm and it had a kick start. The clutch was wet and multiplate, and the transmission had 3 speeds. The final drive was a chain. The frame was a pressed steel design, and the front suspension was coils while the rear suspension was rigid with a spring loaded saddle. The front and rear brakes were drums, and the wheels were Pirelli 1.75 x 24. The dry weight was 41 kg/90 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 4 L/1.1 US gal/0.9 Imp gal. The top speed was 50 km/h/31 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 48
| Year | 1952 – 54 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, pullrod single cylinder |
| Capacity | 48 cc / 2.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 39 x 40 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Weber 14 mm |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp @5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Coils |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Wheel | 1.75 x 24, Pirelli |
| Rear Wheel | 1.75 x 24, Pirelli |
| Dry Weight | 41 kg / 90 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 L / 1.1US gal / 0.9 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h / 31 mph |
