Ducati 175 Americano

Make Model	Ducati 175 Americano
Year	1957-60
Engine	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.