Ducati 98T / 98TL

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Ducati 98T / 98TL

Make Model	Ducati 98T / 98TL
Year	1953 - 58
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod
Capacity	98 cc / 6.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke	49 x 52 mm
Compression Ratio	8:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication System	Dry sump
Induction	Dell' Orto MA16B carburetor
Ignition	6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto
Starting	Kick
Max Power	4.3 kW / 5.8 hp @ 7500 rpm
Transmission	3 Speed From 1957: 4 speed
Gear Ratios (from 1957)	1st: 2.690 / 2nd 1.850 / 3rd 1.365 / 4th 1.000:1
Final Drive	Chain
Final Drive Ratio	2.706
Frame	Open spine pressed steel frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork.
Rear Suspension	Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	2.50 - 17
Rear Tyre	2.75 - 17
Dimensions	Length: 1890 mm / 74.4 in
Wheelbase	1245 mm / 49.0 in
Seat Height	762 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight	80 kg / 176 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Top Speed	75 km/h / 46.6 mph

Some of the variations on the 98 which were also launched in 1953 are the 98T - Tourismo and the 98TL - Tourismo Lusso.

There were monor differences in terms of light alloy wheel rims (98TL), thigher handlebars, different tanks and two-piece saddles. The TL also received a protective crash bar.