Humble Beginnings: Ducati 60

An eBay addiction proves fruitful when collector Dave Ryan snatches the apple of his eye, the Ducati 60, Ducati’s first real motorcycle badged as such.

By Dave Ryan. Dedicated To John C. Ryan
Published on November 12, 2019
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Ducati 60

Engine: 59.57cc air-cooled 4-stroke overhead valve pullrod singe, 42mm x 43mm bore and stroke, 8:2 compression ratio, 2.25hp @ 5,000rpm
Top speed: 37mph (60kph)
Carburetion: Weber 15 MFC
Transmission: 3-speed foot shift, chain final drive
Frame/wheelbase: Tubular steel/45.5in (1,156mm)

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