The Ducati Scrambler was the brand name for a series of single cylinder scrambler motorcycles made by Ducati for the American market from 1962 until 1974.[1] Its creation is attributed to the American Berliner Motor Corporation.[2][3] Models were produced in 250 cc through 450 cc displacements. The 450 variant was sold as the "Jupiter" in the United States.[4]
Manufacturer | Ducati |
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Production | 1962-1976 |
Class | Scrambler |
Engine | 2-valve, 4-stroke, air-cooled, 340.2 cc single cylinder Bevel gear driven SOHC Alloy cylinder head cast iron cylinder liner |
Bore / stroke | 76 mm×75 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
Top speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Power | 27 hp at 8,500 rpm |
Ignition type | Bosch electronic |
Transmission | 5-speed, wet clutch |
Frame type | Single-beam steel cradle |
Suspension | Front : Marzocchi telescopic 35 mm hydraulic fork Rear : Swingarm with Marzocchi shock, 3-position adjustable |
Brakes | Front: 180 mm drum with two shoes Rear: 160 mm drum with one shoe |
Tires | Front 3.50 x 18 in. Rear 4.00 x 18 in., Borrani spoked wheels |
Seat height | 770 mm |
Fuel capacity | 12.6 l (3.3 US gal) of which 1.6 L reserve |
Fuel consumption | 20 km/L (47 mpg‑US) |
Related | Ducati Scrambler (2015) |
The first Scramblers (1962-1967) were derived from street-legal models, and featured "narrow case" engines with lightly altered frames. It originally derived from a Ducati Diana road bike converted by Michael Berliner for dirt-track racing in America.[5] These Scrambler models all had a maximum engine capacity of 250cc, and are generally referred to as "narrow case Scrambler(s)"
The second series used a wider engine case. Frames were modified with experience derived from Bruno Spaggiari's Ducati factory racing motorcycles.[6]
The Scrambler name is revived in 2015 as Ducati's modern-classic styled motorcycle.
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