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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Ducati 100 Sport | ||
|photo=Ducati-100-Sport-03.jpg | |photo=Ducati-100-Sport-03.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Ducati | |manufacturer = [[Ducati]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1958 - 60 | |production = 1958 - 60 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Standard]] | ||
|engine = Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, [[shaft]] and [[bevel]] [[gears]] exhaust valve | |engine = Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, [[shaft]] and [[bevel]] [[gears]] exhaust valve | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 48.3mm x 48.3mm | ||
|compression = 9.0:1 | |compression = 9.0:1 | ||
|top_speed = 105 km/h / 65 mph | |top_speed = 105 km/h / 65 mph | ||
|power = | |power = 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 8000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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. It could reach a top speed of 105 km/h / 65 mph. | |||
It could reach a top speed of 105 km/h / 65 mph. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 2.50 -17 CEAT front [[tire]] and a 2.75 -17 CEAT rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, Amadori in the front and a Drum, Amadori in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulically damped telescopic forks, Marzocci while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable. The 100 Sport was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 100 kg / 220 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52.0 in in long. | It came with a 2.50 -17 CEAT front [[tire]] and a 2.75 -17 CEAT rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, Amadori in the front and a Drum, Amadori in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulically damped telescopic forks, Marzocci while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable. The 100 Sport was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 100 kg / 220 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52.0 in in long. | ||
==1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT== | |||
[[File:ducati-100-sport-1958-1960-1.jpg|600px|1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT]] | |||
[[File:ducati-100-sport-1958-1960-0.jpg|600px|1958 - 1960 Ducati 100 SPORT]] | |||
The 100 Sport was appreciated in Italy, but found few admirers abroad. Eventually in 1960 it was decided to suspend production of the 100 Sport. | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:Ducati-100-Sport-03.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
File:Ducati-100-Sport-06.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
File:Ducati-100-Sport-01.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
File:Ducati-100-Sport-05.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
File:ducati_100_sport_58_02.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
File:Ducati-100-Sport-07.jpg|600px|Ducati 100 Sport | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Designed by [[Fabio Taglioni]], the first Ducati overhead-camshaft | |||
Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft | |||
single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and | single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and | ||
soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni's versatile design | soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni's versatile design | ||
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The extraordinary sporting and commercial success of the 175 pushed Ducati to begin a frantic evolution of SOHC formula in mind: models for tourism, sports, off-road and even | |||
The extraordinary sporting and commercial | |||
success of the 175 pushed Ducati to begin a frantic evolution of | |||
SOHC formula in mind: models for tourism, sports, off-road and even | |||
a custom, complete with handlebar horns of an ox, for the American | a custom, complete with handlebar horns of an ox, for the American | ||
market. It was also expanded the range of engine sizes. In 1958 they | market. It was also expanded the range of engine sizes. In 1958 they | ||