The Ducati 65T / 65TL is a motorcycle model manufactured between 1952-58. The engine is a four-stroke pullrod single cylinder with overhead valves, with a capacity of 65.4cc and a compression ratio of 8:1. The cooling system is air-cooled, and the induction process is controlled by a Weber 16MFC carburetor. Ignition is via a 6V, 15W generator, and starting is by kick. The maximum power output is 1.9 kW / 2.5 hp at 5500 rpm, and the transmission is a three-speed gearbox that drives the chain. The frame is made of pressed steel and the front suspension is a telescopic fork, with a swingarm and dual shock absorbers at the rear. The front and rear wheels are both 2.00 x 22 inches and are fitted with Pirelli tires. The front and rear brakes are both drums, and the dry weight of the motorcycle is 54 kg / 119 lbs. The top speed that the bike can achieve is 70 km/h / 43 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 65T / 65TL
| Year | 1952 – 58 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, pullrod single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity | 65.4 cc / 3.99 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 44 x 43 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Weber 16MFC |
| Ignition | 6V, 15W generator |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 1.9 kW / 2.5 hp @5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Teleccopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Front Wheel | 2.00 x 22, Pirelli |
| Rear Wheel | 2.00 x 22, Pirelli |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Dry Weight | 54 kg / 119 lbs |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h / 43 mph |
