Ducati 125 Scrambler (1971-72)

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The Ducati 125 Scrambler was a motorcycle produced between 1971-72, featuring a four-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, bevel gear driven engine with a capacity of 124.4 cc / 7.6 cu in. The bore x stroke was 55.2 x 52 mm and the compression ratio was 8.5:1. Cooling was air-cooled, and the bike used an Amal 375/20 carburetor with coil ignition and a 6V, 11Ah battery. The bike had a kick start and could produce a maximum power of 7.3 kW / 10 hp at 7000 rpm. The clutch was wet, multi-disc, and the primary drive ratio was 3.000:1. The transmission was a 5-speed, and the final drive was through a chain with a final drive ratio of 3.714:1. The bike’s frame was a single cradle, tubular steel design, with hydraulically damped telescopic fork, Marzocchi front suspension and a swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable rear suspension. The bike had front and rear brakes with 158 and 136 drum sizes respectively. The front and rear tires were sized at 2.50 x 19 and 3.50 x 18, respectively. The bike had a length of 2040 mm / 80.3 in, a wheelbase of 1340 mm / 52.8 in, a seat height of 850 mm / 33.5 in, and a dry weight of 105 kg / 231lbs.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 125 Scrambler

Year: 1971 – 72


Engine: Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 124.4 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 55.2 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Amal 375/20 carburetor
Ignition: Coil
Battery: 6V, 11Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 7.3 kW / 10 hp @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Primary Drive Ratio: 3.000:1
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Ratio: 3.714:1

Frame: Single cradle, tubular steel
Front Suspension: Hydraulically damped telescopic fork, Marzocchi
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 158 Drum
Rear Brakes: 136 Drum
Front Tyre: 2.50 x 19
Rear Tyre: 3.50 x 18
Dimensions: Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in
Wheelbase: 1340 mm / 52.8 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in
Dry Weight: 105 kg / 231lbs

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