Ducati 48 Piuma & 50 Piuma

Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport

Make Model	Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport
Year	1961 - 68
Engine	Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port
Capacity	47.6 cc / 2.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke	38 x 42 mm
Compression Ratio	6.3:1 (Export: 9.5:1)
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Dell'Orto T4 12D1 Sport / Export: Dell'Orto UA 15S
Ignition	6V 18W Flywheel magneto 15-18
Spark Plug	Marelli CW 225N Sport / Export: Marelli CW260N
Starting	Kick
Max Power	1.1 kW / 1.5 hp @ 5200 rpm Sport / Export: 3.1kW / 4.2hp @ 8600 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	Three speed
Final Drive Ratio	2.786:1
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Pressed steel
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, twin shocks
Front Brakes	Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Rear Brakes	Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Front Wheel	2.25 x 18
Rear Wheel	2.25 x 18
Dimensions	Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Height: 930 mm / 36.6 in
Wheelbase	1160 mm / 45.7 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight	Piuma: 47 kg / 104 lbs Sport: 49 kg / 108 lbs Export: 50 kg / 110 lbs
Top Speed	Piuma: 50 km/h / 31 mph Sport / Export: 80 km/h / 50 mph

Ducati at one point in time, decided to produce a range of moped and lightweight two-stroke motorcycles that were all designed to expand their sales volume.

In 1961, Ducati decided to release the 48 Piuma, a relatively simple bike that was catered to students and young adults alike. It came with a 48 cc single-cylinder, two-stoker engine that was mated to a single three-speed unit gearbox, with a hand gear change incorporated in the throttle grip.

Compared to the other models released at that time, the Brisk, the Piuma has larger section tires, which really doesn’t count for a whole lot in the bigger scheme of things.

Source: Top Speed