DUCATI 60 (1949-1950) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 60 was a small-displacement motorcycle manufactured by Ducati in 1949 to replace the Ducati Cucciolo. It was produced for only two years until 1953, when it was replaced by the Ducati 65T, 65TL, and 65TS series.

It was the first Ducati four-stroke OHV single-cylinder motorcycle with a 60cc pull-rod engine borrowed from the Cucciolo T3 moped and a Caproni frame. The 60 Sport version manufactured from 1950 to 1952 used a Ducati frame, making it their first complete motorcycle.

Visually, the Ducati 60 was basically a bicycle with a 60cc single-cylinder engine, fitted with features like a small round headlight on the front, a small fuel tank mounted on the upper bar of the frame, a sprung seat, bicycle fenders, a small luggage rack, a center stand, a tiny exhaust pipe, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension was handled by a telescopic fork on the front and a cantilever system on the rear. The braking system was controlled by a drum unit on both front and rear 22-inch wheels.

As for performance, the 1949 Ducati 60 had its soul brought to life by a tiny 59.6cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine with a Weber carburetor in charge, delivering 2,25 hp with maximum strength at 5,000 rpm. The bike's top speed was 64 kph (40 mph).

The Ducati 60 was the first real motorcycle model manufactured by a company known today as a world brand with countless racing championships and a reputation for building the best sports bikes.