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'Ducati 100 SPORT'
Manufacturer
[[Ducati]]
Production 1958
Class [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]]
Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 48.3mm x 48.3mm
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Horsepower 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 8000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet Multi-plate
Suspension Front: hydraulically damped telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 2.50-17 CEAT
Rear Tire 2.75-17 CEAT
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Length 75.2 inches (1910 mm)
Width 22.8 inches (579 mm)
Seat Height 29.49 inches (749 mm)
Weight 113.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati 100 SPORT was a Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1958. Claimed horsepower was 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine

A 48.3mm bore x 48.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 2.50-17 CEAT front tire and a 2.75-17 CEAT rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulically damped telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT

1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT 1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT

The 100 Sport was appreciated in Italy, but found few admirers abroad where it was preferred the most powerful (10 HP at 8500 RPM). Eventually in 1960 it was decided to suspend production of the 100 Sport.