Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/2 / 50SL 1A / 50 SL2A
It could reach a top speed of 80 km/h / 50 mph.
Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/2 / 50SL 1A / 50 SL2A | |
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Production | 1966 - 68 |
Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 or 11:1 |
Top Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |
Ignition | 6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18 |
Transmission | four Speed |
Frame | Tubular steel, dual cradle |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks |
Brakes | Front: Drum, 105 mm Rear: Drum, 105 mm |
Front Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
Rear Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
Weight | 58 kg / 128 lbs (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port. The engine featured a 9.5:1 or 11:1 compression ratio.
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Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 2.25 x 19 front tire and a 2.25 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, 105 mm in the front and a Drum, 105 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shocks. The bike weighed just 58 kg / 128 lbs.
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Ducati 50 SL and variants
The look of the Ducati 50 Sport SL1 might not tickle the taste buds of todays generation, but back in the day, this road-runner was a bonafide stud on the road. The 50 Sport SL1 was one of the last 50-cc Ducati Sports ever built. Quite frankly, the SL1 was one of the most elegant of this variant, boasting of a design that became popular in its time. On top of that, it also carried a moderate 50 cc single cylinder, two-stroke engine that was mated to a four speed transmission. It also weighed only 100 lbs, which means that it was capable of hitting a top speed of 50 mph. It also had twin fuel fillers on the
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Make Model | Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A |
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Year | 1966 - 68 |
Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port |
Displacement | 49.7 cc / 3.0cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 38.8 x 42 mm |
Compression | 9.5:1 or 11:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | Dell'Orto SHA 14/12 carburetor |
Ignition | 6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18 |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 8600 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
Transmission | four Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Tubular steel, dual cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks |
Front Brakes | Drum, 105 mm |
Rear Brakes | Drum, 105 mm |
Front Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
Rear Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
Dry Weight | 58 kg / 128 lbs |
Top Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |