Ducati 250 Mach 1
Racing Bikes Ducati 250 Mach 1 | |
Class | Racing |
---|---|
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Ducati 250 Mach 1
The 1965 Ducati 250 Mach 1 was a
major motorcycle for the Italian marque, the performance of the single cylinder
250cc engine quickly made it a popular choice across Europe and it wasnt long
till Mike Rogers used one to win the 250cc production-class at the Isle of Man
TT.
The Mach 1 was capable of topping
100mph (160kph) in full road-going trim, many of the bikes were modified and
converted for both race track and cafe racer usage with fairings being added,
engines tweaked and mufflers removed. The Mach 1′s engine was directly based on
the respected Ducati SOHC 175cc unit, both engines were fitted with a single
overhead cam, a wet-plate clutch, a 5-speed transmission and a 10:1 compression
ratio.
The Mach 1 was also fitted with
adjustable rear suspension, factory clip-on handlebars, set-back footrests and
had quite a narrow, aerodynamic front profile.