Ducati 98 / 98N

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Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R

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Make Model	Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R
Year	1955 - 57
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Capacity	48 cc / 2.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke	39 x 40 mm
Compression Ratio	6.71
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Weber 14 MFC carburetor
Ignition	6V, 12W generator
Starting	Kick
Max Power	1.0 kW / 1.35 hp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	2-Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Open spine pressed steel frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork.
Rear Suspension	Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	2.00 - 18 CEAT
Rear Tyre	2.00 - 18 CEAT
Dimensions	Length: 1700 mm / 66.9 in Height: 1000 mm / 39.4 in
Wheelbase	1090 mm / 42.9 in
Seat Height	840 mm / 33.1 in
Dry Weight	45 kg / 99 lbs
Top Speed	48 km/h / 29.8 mph

The M55 was the final Cucciolo to be released in 1954.
Whilst still boasting the same 48 cc engine it had an uprated frame with leading link forks - the 55 E had a rear suspension whilst the 55R was rigid.
By 1957 the Cucciolo's produciton came to an end but with more than 400 000 procuded over time.