Ducati Elite: history, specs, pictures
The Ducati Elite was a single cylinder, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1959 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 204.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equiped with a swinging arm suspension. The bike weighed just 260.15 pounds (118.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 51.97 inches (1320 mm) long.
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Ducati Elite | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1959 - 1965 |
Class | Road |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 67.0mm x 57.0mm |
Top Speed | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Horsepower | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. dellorto ub 24 |
Ignition | mageneto flywhel |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multiplate |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swinging arm suspension |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
Wheelbase | 51.97 inches (1320 mm) |
Length | 78.74 inches (2000 mm) |
Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Height | 40.94 inches (1040 mm) |
Weight | 260.15 pounds (118.0 Kg) (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati Elite was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1959 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 204.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swinging arm suspension. The bike weighed just 260.15 pounds (118.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 51.97 inches (1320 mm) long.