Ducati 98T / 98TL
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| Ducati 98T / 98TL | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1953 - 58 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h / 46.6 mph |
| Ignition | 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto |
| Transmission | 3 Speed From 1957: 4 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 | 2.50 - 17 |
| Rear Tire | 2.75 - 17 |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30.0 in |
| Weight | 80 kg / 176 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 75 km/h / 46.6 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod. The engine featured a 8:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 2.50 - 17 front tire and a 2.75 - 17 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 98T / 98TL was fitted with a 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 80 kg / 176 lbs. The wheelbase was 1245 mm / 49.0 in long.
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Overview
Ducati 98T / 98TL
Some of the variations on the 98 which were also launched in 1953
are the 98T - Tourismo and the 98TL - Tourismo Lusso.
There were monor differences in terms of light alloy wheel rims
(98TL), thigher handlebars, different tanks and two-piece saddles.
The TL also received a protective crash bar.
| Make Model | Ducati 98T / 98TL |
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| Year | 1953 - 58 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Displacement | 98 cc / 6.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 49 x 52 mm |
| Compression | 8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Dry sump |
| Induction | Dell' Orto MA16B carburetor |
| Ignition | 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 4.3 kW / 5.8 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 3 Speed From 1957: 4 speed |
| Gear Ratios (from 1957) | 1st: 2.690 / 2nd 1.850 / 3rd 1.365 / 4th 1.000:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.706 |
| 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 | 2.50 - 17 |
| Rear Tire | 2.75 - 17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 1890 mm / 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Seat Height | 762 mm / 30.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 80 kg / 176 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h / 46.6 mph |