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|production      = 1959 - 63
|production      = 1959 - 63
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|predecessor      = [[Ducati 98TS]]
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|compression      = 7.1:1
|compression      = 7.1:1
|top_speed        = 83 km/h / 52 mph
|top_speed        = 83 km/h / 52 mph
|power            =
|power            = 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 6800RPM
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Rear: Non-adjustable twin [[hydraulic]] shock swingarm.
Rear: Non-adjustable twin [[hydraulic]] shock swingarm.
|brakes          =Front: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum <br>Rear: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum
|brakes          =Front: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum <br>Rear: 116 x 25 mm Double shoe drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75 - 16}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-16}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|2.75 - 16}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|2.75-16}}  
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 1270 mm / 50 in
|wheelbase        = 50.0 inches (1270 mm)
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|length          = 75.2 inches (1910 mm)
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|height          =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 750 mm / 29.5 in
|seat_height      = 29.49 inches (749 mm)
|dry_weight      = 87 kg / 192 lbs
|dry_weight      = 87 kg / 192 lbs
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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.   
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==
==Engine==
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[[File:ducati_98_bronco_59_01.jpg|600px|Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino]]
[[File:ducati_98_bronco_59_01.jpg|600px|Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino]]


== Overview ==
== Specifications ==
 
 
Ducati 98
Bronco /
Cavallino
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




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.
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Revision as of 18:25, 29 November 2019

Ducati 98 bronco 59 02.jpg
Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino
Manufacturer
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

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod. The engine featured a 7.1:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

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.

Photos

Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino

Specifications

Make Model Ducati 98 Bronco / Cavallino
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