Ducati 98 / 98N
It could reach a top speed of 98: 75 km/h / 46.6 mph 98N: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph.
Ducati 98 / 98N | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 98: 1952 - 55 98N: 1956 - 57 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
Compression ratio | 8:1 |
Top Speed | 98: 75 km/h / 46.6 mph 98N: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph |
Ignition | 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto |
Transmission | 98 / 98N:3 Speed For 1957 the 98N: 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 | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli |
Rear Tire | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli |
Wheelbase | 1240 mm / 48.8 in |
Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
Weight | 98: 72 kg / 159 lbs 98N: 81 kg / 179 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod. The engine featured a 8:1 compression ratio.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli front tire and a 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli 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 98 / 98N was fitted with a 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 98: 72 kg / 159 lbs 98N: 81 kg / 179 lbs. The wheelbase was 1240 mm / 48.8 in long.
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OverviewEdit
Ducati 98 / 98N
The 98 and 98N are decendants of the 65 and were designed by Fiorio.
The overhead valve engine had a forward facing exhaust end rear
facing carburetor. It had a beautiful openspine pressed steel
frame.
In 1957 the 98N received as four-speed gearbox.
Production ceased in 1958 when the 98T was introduced.
Make Model | Ducati 98 / 98N |
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Year | 98: 1952 - 55 98N: 1956 - 57 |
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 | 4.1 kW / 5.5 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Transmission | 98 / 98N:3 Speed For 1957 the 98N: 4 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 | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli |
Rear Tire | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli |
Dimensions | Length: 1880 mm / 74.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1240 mm / 48.8 in |
Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
Dry Weight | 98: 72 kg / 159 lbs 98N: 81 kg / 179 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
Top Speed | 98: 75 km/h / 46.6 mph 98N: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph |