Ducati 160 Monza Junior (1964-67)

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The Ducati 160 Monza Junior was a motorcycle model produced from 1964 to 1967. It had an air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 156 cc and a maximum power output of 6.9 kW or 9.5 hp at 8000 rpm. The engine was equipped with Dell’Orto UB22BS induction and coil ignition. Primary drive ratio was 3.000:1 and the transmission was a 4-speed with a final drive via chain. The motorcycle had a single cradle frame and a telescopic front fork, hydraulic damping, and Marzocci suspension. The rear suspension was swingarm with dual shocks, 3-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes were drum-type with 158 mm and 136 mm drums respectively. The bike had a length of 1980 mm, height of 930 mm, and wheelbase of 1330 mm. The seat height was 760 mm and the dry weight ranged from 106 kg to 108 kg depending on the year of production. Fuel capacity was 13 L or 3.4 US gal or 2.9 Imp gal, and the top speed varied by year from 102 km/h or 63 mph to 113 km/h or 71 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 160 Monza Junior

Year: 1964 – 67


Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 156 cc / 9.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 61 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: Dell’Orto UB22BS
Ignition: Coil, 6V 28W generator
Starting: Kick
Battery: SAFA 7Ah
Max Power: 6.9 kW / 9.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Multi-plate, wet
Primary Drive Ratio: 3.000:1
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:I
Final Drive Ratio: 2.875:1
Frame: Single cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic front fork, hydraulic damping, Marzocci
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dua shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 158 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 136 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 2.75 -16
Rear Tyre: 3.25 -16
Dimensions: Length: 1980 mm / 78.0 in Height: 930 mm / 36.6 in
Wheelbase: 1330 mm / 52.4 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Dry Weight: 1964: 106 kg / 234 lbs 1965-67: 108 kh / 238 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Top Speed: 1964-65: 102 km/h / 63 mph 1966-67: 113 km/h / 71 mph

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