Ducati 98 Sport Ss 1953 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1953 Ducati 98 Sport Ss

Ducati 98 Sport Ss 1953 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandDucati
Model98 Sport Ss
Year1953
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SpecificationValue
Year1953
Bore x Stroke49 x 52 mm
Capacity98 cc / 6.0 cu in
Compression RatioSport: 9:1 SS: 10:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength: 1890 mm / 74 in Width: 660 mm / 26 in Height: 960 mm / 38 in
Dry Weight75 kg / 165 lbs
EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Final DriveChain
Final Drive2.706
FramePressed steel backbone
Front Brakes159 mm Drum
Front SuspensionMarzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork.
Front Tyre2.50 - 17 CEAT
Fuel Capacity13 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Gear Ratios1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.36 / 4th 1:1
Ignition6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto
InductionSport: Dell' Orto MA18B carburetor SS: Dell' Orto MB20B carburetor
Lubrication SystemDry sump
Max Power1953 - 54: 5.0 kW / 6.8 hp @ 7300 rpm 1955 - 58: 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 7000 rpm
Primary Drive3.454
Rear Brakes137 mm Drum
Rear SuspensionNon-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm.
Rear Tyre2.75 - 17 CEAT
Seat Height760 mm / 30 in
StartingKick
Top SpeedSport: 90 km/h / 56 mph SS: 95 km/h / 59 mph
Transmission4 Speed
Wet Weight81 kg / 179 lbs
Wheelbase1200 mm / 47.2 in