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| Manufacturer | Ducati Meccanica S.p.A. |
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| Also called | 98 TS 1958-60, 98 Bronco/Cavallino 1959-63, 85 Turismo, 85 Sport 1958-60, 85 Bronco 1959-62 125 Bronco 1960-66 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Air-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke, 124.4 cc (7.59 cu in) displacement, 6.8:1 compression, 25° forward inclined |
| Bore / stroke | 55.2 mm × 52 mm (2.17 in × 2.05 in) |
| Top speed | 53 mph (85 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 6.5 bhp (4.8 kW) @ 6500 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual. Gear ratios: I 1:2.69, II 1:1.85, III 1.36, IV 1:1. Chain 118 links 1/2" x 3/16" R-roller ∅ 8.51. Sprockets 17T front, 41T rear. |
| Frame type | Tubular steel, duplex full cradle |
| Suspension | Front: Marzocchi hydraulically damped telescopic fork. Rear: non-adjustable twin hydraulic shock swingarm. |
| Brakes | Double shoe drum, front and rear, 123 mm dia. x 25 mm width, cable-operated |
| Tires | 2.75 in × 16 in (70 mm × 406 mm), tube type on spoke rims |
| Wheelbase | 1.29 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) W: 0.82 m (2 ft 8 in) H: 0.98 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Seat height | 0.79 m (2 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) (dry) 102.8 kg (227 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (3.4 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1.2 L (0.32 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 99 mpg‑US (2.4 L/100 km; 119 mpg‑imp) at a cruising speed of 37–40 mph (60–64 km/h) (claimed)[1] |
| Related | 125 Aurea, 125TV and 125T |
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The 125 Bronco is a tubular steel/full-duplex-framed, base model motorcycle made by Ducati from 1960 to 1966, produced mainly for American distributor Berliner Motor Corporation.[2] It was the second to last example, before the Ducati 125 Cadet/4,[3] of Ducati pushrod technology which began in 1952 with the pressed-frame Ducati 98 models, which themselves had followed the Cucciolo T3, pull-rod (Ducati 60) and pushrod (60 Sport, 65 Sport, 65T Tourist) design singles.
A 1965 Bronco model was advertised for US$379, which would be US$ 2,580 in 2009 dollars, and touted as "America's most popular and reliable lightweight motorcycle."[4] Bronco versions in 85 cc (5.2 cu in) (1959–62) and 98 cc (6.0 cu in) (1959–63) had also been produced.
- ^ a b c Falloon, Ian (2004), Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles 1946-2005, Iola, WI: KP Books, p. 24, ISBN 978-0-87349-714-5
- ^ Walker, Mick (2002), Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide (3rd ed.), MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company, p. 13, ISBN 978-0-7603-1309-1, retrieved 2009-04-28,
The first 85, the N, appeared late in 1958, a strange mishmash from the Ducati parts bins -- frame from the 125 TV, forks from a 98 S, and an engine based on the three-speed 65 unit! Hardly a potion to set the motorcycling scene alight. the 85 T came in 1959 and this had a new tank (similar to the early Monza 250) and larger 130mm headlight. [...] The Bronco was the final model. It first appeared in 1960 expressly for the north American Market. It was basically an 85T, but with four speeds, dual-seat, and high, wide bars.
- ^ Walker, Mick (2002), Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide (3rd ed.), MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company, p. 13, ISBN 978-0-7603-1309-1, retrieved 2009-04-28,
Last of Ducati's pushrod singles was this 125 Cadet/4. Specification included 121.340cc (53x55mm) unit-construction engine, four speeds, 18 in wheels, and a top sped of 61mph. It was built in 1967 and 1968.
- ^ "1965 Ducati Bronco ohv -- $379 Four Speed All Acces. Incl.", American Motorcycling, vol. 18, no. 10, American Motorcyclist Assoc, p. 8, October 1964, ISSN 0277-9358, retrieved 2009-04-28