Ducati 98 Bronco
Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1959 - 63 |
Predecessor | Ducati 98TS |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
Compression ratio | 7.1:1 |
Top Speed | 83 km/h / 52 mph |
Horsepower | 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 6800RPM |
Ignition | 6V, 28W, Flywheel magneto |
Transmission | 4 Speed |
Frame | Tubular steel, duplex full cradle |
Suspension | Front: Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. Rear: Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shock swingarm. |
Brakes | Front: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum Rear: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum |
Front Tire | 2.75-16 |
Rear Tire | 2.75-16 |
Wheelbase | 50.0 inches (1270 mm) |
Length | 75.2 inches (1910 mm) |
Seat Height | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
Weight | 87 kg / 192 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 98 BRONCO / CAVALLINO was a Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1959. Claimed horsepower was 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 6800 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 83 km/h / 52 mph. In 1959 the 98TS was renamed the 98 Bronco. produced primarily for the US market. However it was also sold in Italy as the Cavallino.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod. The engine featured a 7.1:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75 - 16 front tire and a 2.75 - 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum in the front and a 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. while the rear was equipped with a Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shock swingarm.. The 98 Bronco / Cavallino was fitted with a 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 87 kg / 192 lbs. The wheelbase was 1270 mm / 50 in long.
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Specifications[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino |
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Year | 1959 - 63 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
Displacement | 98 cc / 6.0 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 49 x 52 mm |
Compression | 7.1:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | Dell' Orto ME16BS carburetor |
Ignition | 6V, 28W, Flywheel magneto |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 4.5 kW / 6.0 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Transmission | 4 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.36 / 4th 1:1 |
Frame | Tubular steel, duplex full cradle |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. |
Rear Suspension | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shock swingarm. |
Front Brakes | 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum |
Rear Brakes | 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum |
Front Tire | 2.75 - 16 |
Rear Tire | 2.75 - 16 |
Dimensions | Length 1910 mm / 75.2 in Height 960 mm / 37.8 in |
Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50 in |
Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
Dry Weight | 87 kg / 192 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
Top Speed | 83 km/h / 52 mph |