Ducati 65TS (1955-58)
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
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