Ducati Monza

Ducati Monza
ManufacturerDucati
Production1961-1968
ClassStandard
EngineAir-cooled bevel drive SOHC single cylinder four stroke
Bore / stroke74 mm × 57.8 mm (2.91 in × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio8:1
Top speed128 km/h (80 mph)
Power22 bhp (16 kW) @7200 rpm
TransmissionMultiplate wet clutch, 4 speed (1961-64) 5 speed (1965-68)
Frame typeSingle cradle
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm
BrakesDrum front & rear
TyresFront: 275x18
Rear: 300x18
Wheelbase1,320 mm (52 in)
DimensionsL: 2,000 mm (79 in)
W: 800 mm (31 in)
Seat height800 mm (31 in)
Weight125 kg (276 lb) (dry)
Footnotes / references
[1][2][3][4]

The Ducati Monza is a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) single cylinder bevel drive SOHC motorcycle produced by the Italian manufacturer Ducati from 1961 to 1968.[1] It was the touring version of Ducati's first 250 cc road bike.[5] Reviews of the Monza praised its speed, road holding, engine smoothness and brakes.[6][7]

  1. ^ a b Walker 2003, pp. 211–213.
  2. ^ Trueshaft 2001, pp. 204–205.
  3. ^ Motorcycle Mechanics 1969, p. 46.
  4. ^ Yesterdays.
  5. ^ Ducati Classics.
  6. ^ Trueshaft 2001, p. 204.
  7. ^ Young 1964, pp. 30–31.