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Ducati 200GT (1962-63)

admin — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:19:00 +0000

The Ducati 200GT produced between 1962-63 was a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle equipped with a SOHC engine with shaft and bevel gear-driven 2 valves per cylinder. It had a Dell’Orto UBF24BS carburetor and a point and coil ignition system powered by a 6V 40 W generator with a Marelli CW250A (GT: CW260N) spark plug and a SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah battery. The bike had a multi-wet plate clutch, 4-speed transmission, and a primary drive ratio of 2.520:1. Its frame was a single-cradle type, with hydraulic telescopic forks on the front and swingarm dual Marzocchi shocks on the rear. The bike had a front drum brake measuring 180mm, while the rear brake was a drum measuring160mm. The Ducati 200GT weighed 111 kg if it was the Elite/SS model, or 115 kg if it was the GT model, with dimensions of 2000 mm (78.7 in) in length and 580 mm (22.8 in) in width and 965 mm (38.0 in) in height. The bike had a wheelbase of 1320 mm (52.0 in) and a fuel capacity of 17 L (4.5 US gallons/3.7 Imp gallons). The maximum power the bike could produce was 13.1 kW or 18 hp @ 7500 rpm with a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). Overall, the Ducati 200GT was a powerful bike that could perform well on long journeys.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 200GT

Year: 1962 – 63
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 203.8 cc / 12.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
Induction: Dell’Orto UBF24BS carburetor
Ignition: Points & coil, 6V 40 W generator
Spark Plug: Marelli CW250A (GT: CW260N)
Battery: SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 13.1 kW 18 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Multi wet plate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.520:1
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.812:1
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single cradle
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks, Ducati 31.5 mm
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 180 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 160 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18 (GT: 2.75-18)
Dimensions: Length: Elite/SS: 2000 mm / 78.7 in (GT: 1990 mm / 78.3 in) Width: 580 mm / 22.8 in Height: 965 mm / 38.0 in
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Dry Weight: Elite/SS: 111 kg / 244 lbs GT: 115 kg / 253 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 135 km/h / 84 mph

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BSA Rocket Gold Star (1962-63)

admin — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 01:02:57 +0000

The BSA Rocket Gold Star motorcycle was produced in 1962-63, with a total of 1584 units made. It features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 646cc and a compression ratio of 9.1:1. The ignition system is a Lucas magdyno and it has a kick-start function. The bike has a maximum power output of 34 kW or 46 hp at 6250 rpm. There is also an optional RRT 2 close ratio gearbox that increases the power to 37 kW or 50 hp. The transmission is a 4-speed system, with a chain final drive. The bike has a welded seamless steel tubing frame with duplex downtubes and a full cradle engine support, and a bolted-on rear subframe. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with a hydraulically damped coil spring, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm with twin coils. The bike has drum brakes, with an 8-inch drum in the front and a 7-inch drum in the rear. It also features alloy wheels with wire spokes and shouldered tires, with a front tire size of 3.25 x 19 inches and a rear tire size of 4.00 x 19 inches. The bike has a length of 2100mm or 84.0 inches and a wheelbase of 1391mm or 54.75 inches, with a dry weight of 143kg or 315lbs. The fuel capacity is 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons, and it has a top speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph. The bike comes in two color options – silver/chrome and red/chrome.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA Rocket Gold Star

Year: 1962 – 63
Production: 1584 units
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV
Capacity: 646 cc / 39.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 84 mm
Carburetor: Amal Monobloc
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Single, stainless steel
Ignition: Lucas magdyno
Battery: 6V
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 34 kW / 46 hp @ 6250 rpm Optional RRT 2 close ratio gearbox: 37 kW / 50 hp
Clutch: Multi-plate with built-in cush drive
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Welded seamless steel tubing with duplex downtubes and full cradle engine support, bolted-on rear sub frame
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with coil spring – hydraulically damped
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, twin coil
Front Brakes: Drum, 8 in.
Rear Brakes: Drum, 7 in.
Wheels: Shouldered alloy wheels, wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 19 in.
Rear Tyre: 4.00 x 19 in.
Dimensions: Length: 2100 mm / 84.0 in.
Wheelbase: 1391 mm / 54.75 in.
Dry Weight: 143 kg / 315 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 L / 4.2 US gal
Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph
Colours: Silver/chrome, Red/chrome
Source: Wikipedia, Vintage Motorcycles Online, Bar Hopper Challenge, Classic Auctions

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Ducati 125 Scrambler (1962-63)

admin — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:20:04 +0000

The Ducati 125 Scrambler is a motorcycle produced from 1962 to 1963. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine with a capacity of 125cc and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike is air-cooled with an induction of 22mm Dell’Orto carburetor and a magnetic flywheel ignition. The maximum power output is 7.3 kW or 10 hp at 7000 rpm. The bike has a wet, multi-disc clutch and a 4-speed transmission with final drive provided by a chain. The frame is a single cradle, tubular steel design with hydraulically damped telescopic fork front suspension and dual plunger shocks rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum, with 158mm and 136mm drums respectively. The Ducati 125 Scrambler is a classic motorcycle with a distinctive design, and it remains popular amongst collectors and enthusiasts today.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 125 Scrambler

Year: 1962 – 63
Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC
Capacity: 125 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 55.2 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 22 mm Dell’Orto carburetor
Ignition: Magnetic flywheel
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 7.3 kW / 10 hp @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Single cradle, tubular steel
Front Suspension: Hydraulically damped telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual plunger shocks
Front Brakes: 158 Drum
Rear Brakes: 136 Drum

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Yamaha YDS7 (1962-63)

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:59:53 +0000

The Yamaha YDS7 motorcycle was produced from 1962-63 and featured an air-cooled, two-stroke, piston-port, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 247cc. It had a compression ratio of and was powered by a single carburetor, producing a maximum power of 23 hp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 5.2 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The transmission was 5 speed with a chain final drive. The front suspension featured telescopic forks and the rear suspension was a swing arm. The brakes were drum, and it had 3.00-18 sized tires. The wheelbase was 1290mm and wet weight was 138kg or 309lbs. Fuel capacity is not provided.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YDS-2

Year: 1962-63
Engine: Air-cooled, two stroke, piston-port, parallel twin
Engine: Two stroke, piston-port, parallel twin
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Compression Ratio:
Induction: Single carburetor
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 23 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 5.2 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swing arm
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 -18
Rear Tyre: 3.00 -18
Wheelbase: 1290 mm
Wet Weight: 138 kg / 309 lbs
Fuel Capacity:

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