Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale

Make Model	Ducati 175TS Turismo Speciale
Year	1958 - 61
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, points and coil
Spark Plug	Marelli CW225A
Battery	SAFA 3L3, 13.5Ah
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, Ducati
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes	Drum, full aluminium, 158 mm
Rear Brakes	Drum, full aluminium, 136 mm
Front Tyre	2.50 -18
Rear Tyre	2.75 -18
Dimensions	Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Width: 680 mm / 26.8 in Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in
Wheelbase	1310 mm / 51.6 in
Seat Height	750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight	98.5 kg / 108 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed	118 km/h / 73 mph

The 175 was the first Ducati production machine to be offered with the single overhead cam, bevel driven engine when it was launched at the 1956 Milan show.

The engine was a direct descendent of Taglioni’s 98cc Gran Sport Marianna. It was offered as a ‘S’ Sport, ‘T’ Turismo, Americano, Formula 3 and Motocross. But the biggest seller was the Sport which was capable of 84mph and could achieve almost 100mpg.

This little racer boasted a whip-free chassis, a dry weight of just 103kg and large full aluminium brake hubs. These features combined ensured that the 175 handled and stopped better than anything else in its class. British importers, Kings of Manchester, offered a tuned version of the Sport known as the Silverstone Super. It was capable of 95mph.