Ducati Scrambler: history, specs, pictures

The Ducati Scrambler was a single cylinder, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1968 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

EngineEdit

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 87.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 436.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 9.3:1 compression ratio.

DriveEdit

The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a front hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equiped with a swinging arm with adjustable shocks. The Scrambler was fitted with a 3.01 Gallon (11.40 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.

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Ducati Scrambler
Manufacturer
Production 1968 - 1969
Class Road
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 87.0mm x 75.0mm
Top Speed 81 mph (130 km/h)
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. dellorto vhb 29ab with 29mm choke
Ignition coil
Spark Plug NGK `15-18[1]
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: front hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm with adjustable shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Wheelbase 54.33 inches (1380 mm)
Length 83.46 inches (2120 mm)
Width 37.01 inches (940 mm)
Seat Height 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Weight 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.01 Gallon (11.40 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati Scrambler was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1968 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

EngineEdit

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 87.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 436.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a front hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swinging arm with adjustable shocks. The Scrambler was fitted with a 3.01 Gallon (11.40 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.

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ReferencesEdit

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.