Ducati 65T

Ducati 65T, 65TL, 65TS^[1]

Manufacturer	Ducati Meccanica S.p.A
Production	1952-1958
Predecessor	65 Sport
Class	Standard
Engine	Air-cooled single cylinder 4-stroke, 65.38 cc displacement, 44 mm ∅ x 43 mm, 8:1 compression
Top speed	70 km/h (43 mph)
Power	2.5 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Transmission	3 speed
Suspension	front telescopic fork, rear swingarm
Weight	65T and 65TL 59 kg (130 lb), 65TS 54 kg (120 lb) (dry)

The Ducati 65T, and the 65TL (Turismo Lusso) luxury version, were motorcycles manufactured by Ducati Meccanica S.p.A, from 1952 to 1958, coming out in the same year as the 98. The 65TS (Turismo Sport) appeared in 1955, ten pounds lighter, with a different gas tank, lower handlebars and dual seat.

In 1958, the 65T sold in London for ₤105 4s. 7d. (₤ 1833.25 after inflation today) and the 65TS was ₤117 13 s. 10 d. (₤ 2050.37).^[2]

References

1. ^ Falloon, Ian (2004), Standard Catalog of Ducati Motorcycles 1946-2005, Iola, WI: KP Books, pp. 11–12, ISBN 0873497147, http://books.google.com/?id=kDcFAAAACAAJ&dq=0873497147 
2. ^ Walker, Mick (1997), Ducati Singles: All Two-And Four-Stroke Single-Cylinder Motorcycles, Including Mototrans - 1945 Onwards (2nd ed.), London: Osprey Pub Co, pp. 194, ISBN 9781855327177, http://books.google.com/?id=sRaCNAAACAAJ&dq=1855327171