Ducati 85 Turismo / 85 Sport / 85 Bronco (85Turismo&85Sport:1958-6085Bronco:59-62)

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The Ducati 85 Turismo, 85 Sport, and 85 Bronco were small motorcycles produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They all had a four-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of 84.6 cc and a maximum power output of 5.5 hp. The Turismo and Sport models were produced from 1958 to 1960, while the Bronco was made from 1959 to 1962. The bikes had a 3-speed or 4-speed transmission, chain final drive, and a pressed steel frame. Suspension consisted of a telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm with dual shocks at the rear. The brakes were drums, measuring 116 x 25 mm. The Turismo was offered in red and white with a red frame, while the Sport came in silver and blue with a blue frame. The Bronco was available in bronze and maroon. All three models weighed 80 kg and had a top speed of around 43-47 mph. These bikes are now considered classic and vintage motorcycles.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 85 Turismo / 85 Sport . 85 Bronco

Year: 85 Turismo & 85 Sport: 1958- 60 85 Bronco: 59 – 62


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Capacity: 84.6 cc / 5.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 45.5 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Dell’Orto ME15BS carburetor
Ignition: 6V, 28 W generator
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 85T & Bronco: 3.7 kW / 5 hp 85S: 4.1 kW / 5.5 hp
Transmission: 85T & Bronco: 3-Speed 85S: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Pressed steel
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks
Front Brakes: Drum, 116 x 25 mm

Rear Brakes: Drum, 116 x 25 mm
Front Tyre: 2.50 x 17
Rear Tyre: 2.50 x 17
Dry Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Top Speed: 85T & Bronco: 70 km/h / 43 mph 85S: 76 km/h / 47 mph
Colours: 85T: Red and white, red frame 85S: Silver and blue, blue frame Bronco: Bronze and maroon

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