DUCATI MACH 1 (1963-1966) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Mach 1 was a standard 250cc motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1964, replacing the Ducati Diana, and continued production until 1966, when it was replaced by the Ducati 250 Mark 3.

The Mach 1 was the fastest motorcycle at the time, capable of reaching a top speed of over 160 kph (100 mph) in full on-road going trim (lights and muffler). In addition, many models were converted for racing use.

In 1964, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducat Mach 1, a small-displacement motorcycle with a simple design and standard features, including a round headlight up front, a one-piece dual seat, twin side-mounted shock absorbers, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a single, open-cradle tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front and dual three-way-adjustable side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance.

In the performance department, the 1964 Ducati Mach 1 had installed a 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 24 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm.

The engine was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch that sent the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive.

As for the stopping power, the bike was fitted with a drum braking unit on both front and rear wheels, offering optimum braking performance.