Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/2 / 50SL 1A / 50 SL2A
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| Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/2 / 50SL 1A / 50 SL2A | |
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| Production | 1966 - 68 |
| Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 or 11:1 |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |
| Ignition | 6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18 |
| Transmission | four Speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel, dual cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum, 105 mm Rear: Drum, 105 mm |
| Front Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
| Weight | 58 kg / 128 lbs (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 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 9.5:1 or 11:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.25 x 19 front tire and a 2.25 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, 105 mm in the front and a Drum, 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 58 kg / 128 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Ducati 50 SL and variants
The look of the Ducati 50 Sport SL1 might not tickle the taste buds of todays generation, but back in the day, this road-runner was a bonafide stud on the road. The 50 Sport SL1 was one of the last 50-cc Ducati Sports ever built. Quite frankly, the SL1 was one of the most elegant of this variant, boasting of a design that became popular in its time. On top of that, it also carried a moderate 50 cc single cylinder, two-stroke engine that was mated to a four speed transmission. It also weighed only 100 lbs, which means that it was capable of hitting a top speed of 50 mph. It also had twin fuel fillers on the
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| Make Model | Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A |
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| Year | 1966 - 68 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port |
| Displacement | 49.7 cc / 3.0cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 38.8 x 42 mm |
| Compression | 9.5:1 or 11:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell'Orto SHA 14/12 carburetor |
| Ignition | 6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18 |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 3.1 kW / 4.2 hp @ 8600 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission | four Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel, dual cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 105 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 105 mm |
| Front Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 2.25 x 19 |
| Dry Weight | 58 kg / 128 lbs |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |