Ducati 60 (1949-50)

The Ducati 60 was a motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1949-1950. It had a four stroke, pullrod single cylinder engine with a capacity of 59.6 cc and a compression ratio of 8:1. The bike had a Weber 15MFC induction system, and could reach a maximum power of 1.7 kW at 5000 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multiplate design and the bike had a 3-speed transmission with final drive via chain. The frame was made of pressed steel and the bike had a telescopic fork front suspension and a cantilever rear suspension. The front and rear brakes used drums and the wheels had a size of 1.75 x 22. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 45 kg and it had a fuel capacity of 5 L. The top speed of the bike was 64 km/h or 40 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 60

Year: 1949 – 50
Engine: Four stroke, pullrod single cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 59.6 cc / 3.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 42 x 43 mm
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Weber 15MFC
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 1.7 kW / 2.25 hp @5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 3-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Pressed steel
Front Suspension: Teleccopic fork
Rear Suspension: Cantilever
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Wheel: 1.75 x 22
Rear Wheel: 1.75 x 22
Dry Weight: 45 kg / 99 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Top Speed: 64 km/h / 40 mph