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Ducati 65T / 65TL

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Make Model

Ducati 65T / 65TL

Year

1952 - 58

Engine

Four stroke, pullrod single cylinder, OHV

Capacity

65.4 cc / 3.99 cu in
Bore x Stroke 44 x 43 mm

Compression Ratio

8:1

Cooling System

Air cooled

Induction

Weber 16MFC

Ignition

6V, 15W generator

Starting

Kick

Max Power

1.9 kW / 2.5 hp @5500 rpm

Clutch

Wet, multiplate

Transmission

3-Speed

Final Drive

Chain
Frame Pressed steel

Front Suspension

Teleccopic fork

Rear Suspension

Swingarm, dual shocks

Front Wheel

2.00 x 22, Pirelli

Rear Wheel

2.00 x 22, Pirelli

Front Brakes

Drum

Rear Brakes

Drum

Dry Weight

54 kg / 119 lbs

Top Speed

70 km/h / 43 mph

With its pressed steel frame and rudimentary suspension the 65T was the small displacement workhorse in the Ducati line-up. 

Although the 65TL was sold as a more luxurious model, it looked very similar to the 65T.