DUCATI 60 SPORT (1950-1952) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 60 was Ducati's first four-stroke OHV single-cylinder motorcycle. It ended in 1967 with the 125 Cadet/4 model. The bike used the engine from the Cucciolo T3 moped, and a frame made by Caproni. It was manufactured between 1949 and 1950.

Another model in the range was the Ducati 60 Sport, a motorcycle manufactured between 1950 and 1952 that packed a frame made by Ducati, making it their first complete motorcycle. In addition, the bike packed a 65cc engine compared to the 59cc of the base model.

When first introduced, the Ducati 60 replaced the Ducati Cucciolo and ended up with the Ducati 60 Sport in 1952. In 1953, the name was changed to Ducati 65 Sport, followed by the 65T, 65TL, and 65TS series.

In the visual department, the Sport version was similar to the base model, packing standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a small fuel tank, a sprung single seat, bicycle-looking fenders, a center stand, and large wire-spoke wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1950 Ducati 60 Sport had installed a 65cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by a carburetor, delivering an output power of 2,5 hp with a peak force at 5,500 rpm.

The bike was built on a pressed steel frame, with a telescopic fork on the front and dual shocks on the rear acting as suspension. The braking power was handled by a drum braking unit on both wheels.