Ducati 65T / 65TL (1952-58)

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