Ducati Scrambler

This article is about Ducati's original Scrambler. For the new model, see Ducati Scrambler (2015).
Ducati 450 Scrambler
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)

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]

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)"

The second series used a wider engine case. Frames were modified with experience derived from Bruno Spaggiari's Ducati factory racing motorcycles.[6]

Revival

The Scrambler name is revived in 2015 as Ducati's modern-classic styled motorcycle.

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ "Ducati Scrambler", corporate history, Ducati
  2. ↑ Giulio, Decio; Carugati, Decio G. R.; Sadleir, Richard (2001), Ducati: Design and Emotion, MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company, p. 64, ISBN 0-7603-1199-4
  3. ↑ "Ducati 350 Scrambler", Motociclismo, 24 June 2002
  4. ↑ Mick Walker (2003), Ducati Singles Restoration, MotorBooks International, p. 228
  5. ↑ Bruno dePrato (14 May 2013), "BORILE B450 SCRAMBLER – FIRST LOOK: Ducati may not build a 450 Scrambler anymore. But Umberto Borile does.", Cycle World
  6. ↑ Frank Melling (16 April 2012), Memorable Motorcycle: Ducati 450 Scrambler, Motorcycle USA, retrieved 6 June 2013
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