Ducati PIUMA 50: history, specs, pictures
| Ducati PIUMA 50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1961 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2-stroke, piston-port, Air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 38.1mm x 38.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 4.16 HP (3.1 KW) @ 8600RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor: Dell`Orto UA 15S |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.25x18 |
| Rear Tire | 2.25x18 |
| Wheelbase | 45.71 inches (1161 mm) |
| Length | 69.69 inches (1770 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Weight | 47.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati PIUMA 50 was a Single cylinder, 2-stroke, piston-port, Air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1961. Claimed horsepower was 4.16 HP (3.1 KW) @ 8600 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 38.1mm bore x 38.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 47.6 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.25x18 front tire and a 2.25x18 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 Swingarm, twin shocks. The wheelbase was 45.71 inches (1161 mm) long.
1961 - 1968 Ducati PIUMA 50[edit | edit source]
The engine of the Piuma 50cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine that’s mated to a three-speed transmission - isn’t a world-beater by any means whatsoever. But where it lacked in power, it more than made up for by being a dual-purpose model with a hand gear change, universal tires.