Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2
valves per cylinder
Capacity
174.5 cc / 10.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke
62 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio
7:1
Cooling System
Air cooled
Induction
Dell'Orto MB22B carburetor
Ignition
6V 40W generator
Spark Plug
Marelli CW250A
Starting
Kick
Max Power
8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch
Multi wet plate, wet
Primary Drive
2.522:1
Transmission
4 Speed
Final
Drive
Chain
Gear Ratios
1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive
3.066:1
Frame
Single cradle tubular frame
Front Suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes
Drum, full aluminium, 180 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, full aluminium, 160 mm
Front Tyre
2.50 -18
Rear Tyre
2.75 -18
Dimensions
Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in
Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in
Wheelbase
1320 mm / 52 in
Seat Height
800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight
118 kg / 260 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed
110 km/h / 68 mph
Ducati’s global reach in the
motorcycle market is unrivaled in the industry. At one point in time, they even
designed a bike for the American market, appropriately called the 175 Americano.
Designed in the styling cue of its
American contemporary, Harley Davidson, the 175 Americano featured balanced
mudguards, crash bars, high pull-back handlebars, twin air horns, a dual seat,
studded trim, and a handle for the passenger, along with dual mufflers from the
175 Sport.
At the heart of the 175 Americano is
a 175 cc SOHC single engine that was mated to a four-speed transmission, engine
specs that were a premium back in its heyday.