Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R
Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1955 - 57 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
Compression ratio | 6.71 |
Top Speed | 48 km/h / 29.8 mph |
Ignition | 6V, 12W generator |
Transmission | 2-Speed |
Frame | Open spine pressed steel frame |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork. Rear: Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 2.00 - 18 CEAT |
Rear Tire | 2.00 - 18 CEAT |
Wheelbase | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
Weight | 45 kg / 99 lbs (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 48 km/h / 29.8 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod. The engine featured a 6.71 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.00 - 18 CEAT front tire and a 2.00 - 18 CEAT rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork. while the rear was equipped with a Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm. The bike weighed just 45 kg / 99 lbs. The wheelbase was 1090 mm / 42.9 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R
The M55 was the final Cucciolo to be released in 1954. Whilst still boasting the same 48 cc engine it had an uprated frame with leading link forks - the 55 E had a rear suspension whilst the 55R was rigid. By 1957 the Cucciolo's produciton came to an end but with more than 400 000 procuded over time.
Make Model | Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R |
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Year | 1955 - 57 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
Displacement | 48 cc / 2.9 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 39 x 40 mm |
Compression | 6.71 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | Weber 14 MFC carburetor |
Ignition | 6V, 12W generator |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 1.0 kW / 1.35 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Transmission | 2-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Open spine pressed steel frame |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
Rear Suspension | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Front Tire | 2.00 - 18 CEAT |
Rear Tire | 2.00 - 18 CEAT |
Dimensions | Length: 1700 mm / 66.9 in Height: 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
Wheelbase | 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
Dry Weight | 45 kg / 99 lbs |
Top Speed | 48 km/h / 29.8 mph |