Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport

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Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport
Manufacturer
Production 1961 - 68
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port
Compression ratio 6.3:1 (Export: 9.5:1)
Top Speed Piuma: 50 km/h / 31 mph Sport / Export: 80 km/h / 50 mph
Ignition 6V 18W Flywheel magneto 15-18
Spark Plug Marelli CW 225N Sport / Export: Marelli CW260N
Transmission Three speed
Frame Pressed steel
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks
Brakes Front: Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Rear: Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Wheelbase 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Seat Height 760 mm / 29.9 in
Weight Piuma: 47 kg / 104 lbs Sport: 49 kg / 108 lbs Export: 50 kg / 110 lbs (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of Piuma: 50 km/h / 31 mph Sport / Export: 80 km/h / 50 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port. The engine featured a 6.3:1 (Export: 9.5:1) compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm) in the front and a Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm) in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shocks. The bike weighed just Piuma: 47 kg / 104 lbs Sport: 49 kg / 108 lbs Export: 50 kg / 110 lbs. The wheelbase was 1160 mm / 45.7 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport








Ducati at one point in time, decided to produce a range of moped and lightweight two-stroke motorcycles that were all designed to expand their sales volume. In 1961, Ducati decided to release the 48 Piuma, a relatively simple bike that was catered to students and young adults alike. It came with a 48 cc single-cylinder, two-stoker engine that was mated to a single three-speed unit gearbox, with a hand gear change incorporated in the throttle grip. Compared to the other models released at that time, the Brisk, the Piuma has larger section tires, which really doesn’t count for a whole lot in the bigger scheme of things.

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Make Model Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport
Year 1961 - 68
Engine Type Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port
Displacement 47.6 cc / 2.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke 38 x 42 mm
Compression 6.3:1 (Export: 9.5:1)
Cooling System Air cooled
Induction Dell'Orto T4 12D1 Sport / Export: Dell'Orto UA 15S
Ignition 6V 18W Flywheel magneto 15-18
Spark Plug Marelli CW 225N Sport / Export: Marelli CW260N
Starting Kick
Max Power 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp @ 5200 rpm Sport / Export: 3.1kW / 4.2hp @ 8600 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Transmission Three speed
Final Drive Ratio 2.786:1
Final Drive Chain
Frame Pressed steel
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Swingarm, twin shocks
Front Brakes Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Rear Brakes Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm)
Front Wheel 2.25 x 18
Rear Wheel 2.25 x 18
Dimensions Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Height: 930 mm / 36.6 in
Wheelbase 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Seat Height 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight Piuma: 47 kg / 104 lbs Sport: 49 kg / 108 lbs Export: 50 kg / 110 lbs
Top Speed Piuma: 50 km/h / 31 mph Sport / Export: 80 km/h / 50 mph

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