The Ducati Scrambler was the brand name for a series of single cylinder scrambler motorcycles made by Ducati for the American market from 1962 until 1974.[1] Its creation is attributed to the American Berliner Motor Corporation.[2][3] Models were produced in 250 cc through 450 cc displacements. The 450 variant was sold as the "Jupiter" in the United States.[4]
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 1962-1976 |
| Class | Scrambler |
| Engine | 2-valve, 4-stroke, air-cooled, 340.2 cc single cylinder Bevel gear driven SOHC Alloy cylinder head cast iron cylinder liner |
| Bore / stroke | 76 mm×75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Power | 27 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Ignition type | Bosch electronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed, wet clutch |
| Frame type | Single-beam steel cradle |
| Suspension | Front : Marzocchi telescopic 35 mm hydraulic fork Rear : Swingarm with Marzocchi shock, 3-position adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: 180 mm drum with two shoes Rear: 160 mm drum with one shoe |
| Tires | Front 3.50 x 18 in. Rear 4.00 x 18 in., Borrani spoked wheels |
| Seat height | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.6 L (3.3 US gal) of which 1.6 L reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 20 km/L (47 mpg‑US) |
| Related | Ducati Scrambler (2015) |
The first Scramblers (1962–1967) were derived from street-legal models, and featured "narrow case" engines with lightly altered frames. It originally derived from a Ducati Diana road bike converted by Michael Berliner for dirt-track racing in America.[5] These Scrambler models all had a maximum engine capacity of 250cc, and are generally referred to as "narrow case Scrambler(s)"
- Scrambler OHC 250 (1962–1963)
- Scrambler 250 (1964–1968)
- Scrambler 350 (1967–1968)
The second series used a wider engine case. Frames were modified with experience derived from Bruno Spaggiari's Ducati factory racing motorcycles.[6]
- Scrambler 125 (1970–1971)
- Scrambler 250 (1968–1975)
- Scrambler 350 (1968–1975)
- Scrambler 450 (1969–1976)
- R/T 350 (1971–1974)
- R/T 450 (1971–1974) (desmodromic valves)
Revival
editThe Scrambler name is revived in 2015 as Ducati's modern-classic styled motorcycle.
Further reading
edit- Otto Grizzi; Carlo Perelli (June 1999). "Ducati Scrambler 250-350-450". Motociclismo d'Epoca.
References
edit- ^ "Ducati Scrambler", corporate history, Ducati, archived from the original on 2018-03-11
- ^ Giulio, Decio; Carugati, Decio G. R.; Sadleir, Richard (2001), Ducati: Design and Emotion, MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company, p. 64, ISBN 978-0-7603-1199-8
- ^ "Ducati 350 Scrambler", Motociclismo, 24 June 2002
- ^ Mick Walker (2003), Ducati Singles Restoration, MotorBooks International, p. 228, ISBN 9781610609197
- ^ Bruno dePrato (14 May 2013), "BORILE B450 SCRAMBLER – FIRST LOOK: Ducati may not build a 450 Scrambler anymore. But Umberto Borile does.", Cycle World
- ^ Frank Melling (16 April 2012), Memorable Motorcycle: Ducati 450 Scrambler, Motorcycle USA, archived from the original on 2013-07-26, retrieved 6 June 2013
External links
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