Ducati 175T Turismo

Make Model	Ducati 175T Turismo
Year	1957 - 60
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity	175.4 cc / 10.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke	62 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	7.0:1
Induction	1957 - 59: Dell'Orto MB22.5B carburetor 1960 - 61: Dell'Orto MB22B / UBF24BS carburetor
Spart plug	1957 - 59: Marelli CW225A 1960 - 61: Marelli CW250A
Ignition	Battery / coil, 6V 40W generator
Battery	6V, 13.5Ah
Starting	Kick
Max Power	8.9 kW / 12 hp @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Multi wet plate, wet
Transmission	4 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio	2.522:1
Gear Ratios	1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive	Chain,
Final Drive Ratio	3.066:1
Frame	Single cradle tubular frame
Front Suspension	Hydraulic telescopic fork, Mazocchi
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 CEAT
Rear Tyre	2.75 -18 CEAT
Dimensions	Length: Sport: 1950 mm / 76.8 in / T: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in
Wheelbase	1320 mm / 52.0 in
Seat Height	750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight	104 kg / 229 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed	110 km/h / 68 mph

Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and soon proved unbeatable in its class.

Taglioni's versatile design proved capable of considerable enlargement, being produced in various capacities from the original 98cc up to 450cc.

The 175cc class was popular in Continental Europe and Ducati's first offerings in that category appeared towards the end of the 1950s. A pair of 175cc roadsters was introduced for the 1956 season, the Sport version of which (known as the 'Silverstone' in the UK) was capable of more than 80mph in road trim and close to the 'ton' when stripped for racing, an astonishing achievement at the time and one that helped establish the giant killing reputation long enjoyed by Ducati's miniature masterpieces. Alongside it Ducati offered the 175 T (Turismo), which was made in a lower state of tune and became the TS (Turismo Speciale) for 1958. Manufactured for only a few seasons.