Ducati Mach 1

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1965 Mach 1 (Concept version)
Manufacturer Ducati Meccanica
Production 1965-1969
Predecessor Ducati Marianna
Successor
Parent company
Class Standard
Platform
Engine 4-stroke single-cylinder, 248.5 cc, 10:1 compression, 74 mm x 57.8 mm, contact breaker igntion with a single Dell'Orto SS29 carburettor.
Power 24hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque
Tires Front: 2.50 x 18”; Rear: 2.75 x 18”
Transmission 5 speed, wet clutch type.
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks, rear: Swinging arm rear suspension with twin, 3-way adjustable shocks.
Frame Single, open cradle frame in tubular steel
Brakes Front: 180mm drum type, rear: 160mm drum type
Rake 24°30' / 24,5°
Trail
Wheelbase 1350 mm (53.15")
Length 2000 mm (78.75")
Width 590 mm (23.25")
Seat height 760 mm (29.9")
Dry weight 116 kg (255.2 lbs)


The Ducati Mach 1 motorcycle was a milestone in Ducati's history. The Mach 1, with its 250 cc-class single-piston engine, was the fastest road bike at the time. Popular in racing, it was clocked at 107.2mi/h in the Isle of Man Production TT in 1968 running in full road going trim (lights and silencer). The following year in the hands of Mike Rogers it gave Ducati their first TT win when he won the 250 cc production TT. It is said that it could achieve speeds up to 270km/h in modified form.


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Previous motorcycles: 60, 60S, 65S · 65T, 65TL, 65TS · 98, 98N, 98T, 98TL, 98S, 98SS · 125 S, SV  · 125 Gran Sport Mariana  · 125 Aurea · 98TS and 85, 98, 125 Bronco · Mach 1 · Apollo · 750 GT ·750 Imola · Supermono · 800SS · 851 · 888 · 900GTS · 748 · 749 · 916 · 996 · 998 · 999 · Pantah · Paso · PaulSmart1000LE · ST series (ST2 · ST3 · ST4)  · SuperSport
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Designers Fabbro · Galluzzi · Taglioni · Tamburini · Terblanche
Racing division: Ducati Corse