Ducati 48 (1952-54)

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.

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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