Ducati 48 SL Cacciatore
The Ducati 48 SL / CACCIATORE was a Single cylinder, 2-stroke, piston-port, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1964. Claimed horsepower was 1.34 HP (1.0 KW) @ 4300 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 40 km/h / 25 mph.
Ducati 48 SL / Cacciatore | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1964 - 68 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 40 km/h / 25 mph |
Ignition | 6V 18W Flywheel magneto |
Spark Plug | Marelli CW 260N |
Transmission | Three speed |
Frame | Tubular steel, double down-tube |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks |
Brakes | Front: Drum, 118 mm Rear: Drum, 118 mm |
Weight | SL: 58 kg / 128 lbs Cacciatore: 63 kg / 139 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 11.6 L / 3.1 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
ChassisEdit
Stopping was achieved via Drum, 118 mm in the front and a Drum, 118 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shocks. The 48 SL / Cacciatore was fitted with a 11.6 L / 3.1 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just SL: 58 kg / 128 lbs Cacciatore: 63 kg / 139 lbs.
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OverviewEdit
Introduced in 1964, just for the home market, the 48 SL was a combination of the 48 Sport together with some parts from the 80 Setter (wheels & brakes). The fan-cooled 2-stroke motor was detuned to 1.34hp to comply with the under 1.5hp category, providing a top speed of 40kph. The 48 Sport fan-cooled engine was detuned to pass the 1.5 horsepower limit and placed in a duplex frame with wheels and brakes from the 80 Setter. There was a new 11.6-litre tank, shared with the 90 Cacciatore and 90 Cadet. The Cacciatore was a dual-purpose model, based on the 48 SL, with a hand gear change, universal tires, higher braced handlebar, higher exhaust on the left, solo saddle, rear rack and dual rear sprockets. None of the 48 SL Cacciatores received the upgraded 50-cc engine of the 50 SL from 1966, but American demand for larger capacity models led to the 90 Cacciatore (Mountaineer in the U.S.) only in 1964.
Make Model | Ducati 48 SL / Cacciatore |
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Year | 1964 - 68 |
Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port |
Displacement | 47.6 cc / 2.9 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 38 x 42 mm |
Compression | 9.5:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | Dell'Orto UA15S |
Ignition | 6V 18W Flywheel magneto |
Spark Plug | Marelli CW 260N |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 1.0 kW / 1.3 hp @ 4300 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
Transmission | Three speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Tubular steel, double down-tube |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks |
Front Brakes | Drum, 118 mm |
Rear Brakes | Drum, 118 mm |
Front Wheel | SL: 2.25 x 18 Cacciatore: 2.50 x 18 |
Rear Wheel | SL: 2.50 x 17 Cacciatore: 3.25/3.50 x 18 |
Fuel Capacity | 11.6 L / 3.1 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
Dry Weight | SL: 58 kg / 128 lbs Cacciatore: 63 kg / 139 lbs |
Top Speed | 40 km/h / 25 mph |