Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 1965 Ducati Sebring pairs a 340 cc (20.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 58.8 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 Sebring measures 136 kg (300 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.52 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 288 km (179 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1965 to 1968, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
58.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.8 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~288 km (179 mi)
Engine
Displacement340.0 ccm (20.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 75.0 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionBattery
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight136.0 kg (299.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1471 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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