The 1955-58 Ducati 65TS motorcycle features a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHV, pushrod engine with a capacity of 65.4 cc and a bore x stroke of 44 x 43 mm. The compression ratio is 8:1 and it is air-cooled with a Weber 16MFC induction system, 6V 15W generator ignition, and electric starting. It can output max power of 1.9 kW / 2.5 hp @ 5600 rpm and has a 3-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of pressed steel and the front suspension of the bike is made of telescopic firk while the rear suspension is a swingarm with dual shocks. The wheels are CEAT and the front and rear brakes are both drum brakes. The dry weight of the bike is 54 kg / 119 lbs and it can reach a top speed of 70 km/h / 43 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 65TS
| Year | 1955 – 58 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Capacity | 65.4 cc / 3.99 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 44 x 43 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Weber 16MFC |
| Ignition | 6V, 15W generator |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 1.9 kW / 2.5 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic firk |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks |
| Front Wheel | 2.00 x 18, CEAT |
| Rear Wheel | 2.00 x 18, CEAT |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Dry Weight | 54 kg / 119 lbs |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h / 43 mph |
