1961 Ducati 175 Sport TS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1961 Ducati 175 Sport TS pairs a 175 cc (10.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8 HP (5.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 45.7 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the 175 Sport TS measures 108 kg (238 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.5 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1961 to 1963, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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