Ducati ELITE 200: history, specs, pictures
| Ducati ELITE 200 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1959 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swinging arm rear suspension |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 78.7 inches (1999 mm) |
| Weight | 118.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati ELITE 200 was a Single cylinder, 4-stroke, Air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1959. Claimed horsepower was 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 203.7 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 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 Swinging arm rear suspension. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
1959 - 1965 Ducati ELITE 200[edit | edit source]
The Elite 200 won the hearts of bike-lovers world-wide with its combination of performance and pleasure. Featuring all of the innovative technology introduced by Fabio Taglioni with the "Marianna" and the first single-cylinder racing bikes, the 200 Elite may well be considered as a sort of sport-production bike of the time.