Ducati 85 Turismo / 85 Sport / 85 Bronco (85Turismo&85Sport:1958-6085Bronco:59-62)

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.

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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