Ducati Cruiser (1952-54)

The Ducati Cruiser motorcycle was produced from 1952 to 1954, and featured a four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod engine with a capacity of 175 cc. It had a compression ratio of 7.5:1 and was cooled by air. The bike was equipped with a Dell’Orto carburetor and a 12V, 45W generator for ignition. The Ducati Cruiser had an electric starting mechanism and was capable of producing 5.6 kW or 7.5 hp at 5600 rpm. It had an automatic transmission with hydraulic torque converter and a shaft final drive. The frame was made of pressed steel, with front suspension consisting of a single hydraulic shock absorber and rear suspension being a swingarm with rubber inserts for damping. The front and rear wheels both had a size of 2.45 x 10, with Pirelli tires. The bike had drum brakes on the front and rear and weighed in at 175 kg or 386 lbs. The top speed of the Ducati Cruiser was 80 km/h or 50 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Cruiser

Year: 1952 – 54

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod

Capacity: 175 cc / 10.7 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 62 x 58 mm

Compression Ratio: 7.5:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: Dell’Orto carburetor

Ignition: 12V, 45W generator

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 5.6kW / 7.5 hp @ 5600 rpm

Transmission: Automatic with hydraulic torque converter

Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Pressed steel

Front Suspension: Single hydraulic shock absorber

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with rubber inserts for damping

Front Wheel: 2.45 x 10, Pirelli

Rear Wheel: 2.45 x 10, Pirelli

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs

Top Speed: 80 km/h / 50 mph