Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna"

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Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna"
Manufacturer
Production 1956
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 8.98 HP (6.7 KW) @ 9000RPM
Transmission Gear box: reduction by gears

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 2.50 -17
Rear Tire 2.50 -17
Weight 85.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna" was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1956. Claimed horsepower was 8.98 HP (6.7 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 122.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a reduction by gears transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50 -17 front tire and a 2.50 -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 dual shocks.

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1956 Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna" 1956 Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna"

The 1955 Ducati 125 Gran Sport "Marianna" is one of the most famous motorcycles in Ducati history, thanks to its countless wins in official competitions across the globe. It had, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 122cc, single cylinder lump mated to a four-speed manual transmission and could produce a claimed 9 horsepower at 9000 rpm.Also, it had fittings such as a telescopic front fork coupled to dual shocks as a rear suspension, drum brakes, a dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, a small headlight, laced wheels and a round headlight.