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DUCATI 100 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 3
First production year: 1955
DUCATI 100 CADET photo gallery

The Cadet was a road bike, powered by a 97.6cc engine. This was good for 7.2 horsepower, and as this example is an early model the engine is paired to a twist grip handlebar shift.

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DUCATI 100 SPORT photo gallery

The 100 Sport was appreciated in Italy, but found few admirers abroad where it was preferred the most powerful (10 HP at 8500 RPM). Eventually in 1960 it was decided to suspend production of the 100 Sport.

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DUCATI 100 Gran Sport MArianna photo gallery

Engineer Fabio Taglioni was brought to Ducati in 1954 to design a small, high-performance engine. The result is presented on March 5, 1955, is a beautiful 98 cm3 (49 x 52 mm) which will be quickly updated to 125cc and then to 175cc. This engine is extremely well-designed and will launch Ducati's sporting careers. Marianna is equipped with a four-cylinder air-cooled engine.

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