Ducati 65T

The Ducati 65T, and the 65TL (Turismo Lusso) luxury version, were motorcycles manufactured by Ducati Meccanica S.p.A., from 1952 to 1958, coming out in the same year as the 98. The 65TS (Turismo Sport) appeared in 1955, ten pounds lighter, with a different gas tank, lower handlebars and dual seat.[2]

Ducati 65T, 65TL, 65TS[1]
ManufacturerDucati Meccanica S.p.A.
Production1952-1958
Predecessor65 Sport
ClassStandard
EngineAir-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke, 65.38 cc displacement, 44 mm ∅ x 43 mm, 8:1 compression
Top speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Power2.5 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Transmission3 speed
Suspensionfront telescopic fork, rear swingarm
Weight65T and 65TL 59 kg (130 lb), 65TS 54 kg (119 lb) (dry)

References

  1. Falloon, Ian (2004), Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles 1946-2005, Iola, WI: KP Books, pp. 11–12, ISBN 978-0-87349-714-5
  2. Walker, Mick (1997), Ducati Singles: All Two-And Four-Stroke Single-Cylinder Motorcycles, Including Mototrans - 1945 Onwards (2nd ed.), London: Osprey Pub Co, p. 194, ISBN 978-1-85532-717-7

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