The Ducati 85 Turismo, 85 Sport, and 85 Bronco were small motorcycles produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They all had a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 84.6 cc and a maximum power output of 5.5 hp. The Turismo and Sport models were produced from 1958 to 1960, while the Bronco was made from 1959 to 1962. The bikes had a 3-speed or 4-speed transmission, chain final drive, and a pressed steel frame. Suspension consisted of a telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm with dual shocks at the rear. The brakes were drums, measuring 116 x 25 mm. The Turismo was offered in red and white with a red frame, while the Sport came in silver and blue with a blue frame. The Bronco was available in bronze and maroon. All three models weighed 80 kg and had a top speed of around 43-47 mph. These bikes are now considered classic and vintage motorcycles.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 85 Turismo / 85 Sport . 85 Bronco
| Year | 85 Turismo & 85 Sport: 1958- 60 85 Bronco: 59 – 62 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Capacity | 84.6 cc / 5.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 45.5 x 52 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell’Orto ME15BS carburetor |
| Ignition | 6V, 28 W generator |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 85T & Bronco: 3.7 kW / 5 hp 85S: 4.1 kW / 5.5 hp |
| Transmission | 85T & Bronco: 3-Speed 85S: 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 116 x 25 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 116 x 25 mm |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 x 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50 x 17 |
| Dry Weight | 80 kg / 176 lbs |
| Top Speed | 85T & Bronco: 70 km/h / 43 mph 85S: 76 km/h / 47 mph |
| Colours | 85T: Red and white, red frame 85S: Silver and blue, blue frame Bronco: Bronze and maroon |
