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.

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