Ducati Elite Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati Elite motorcycle specifications include a 204 cc (12.45 cu in) engine, power of 18 hp (13.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 118 kg (260.1 lb).

Key specifications

1959-1965Model years
204 ccDisplacement
18 hpPower
118 kgDry weight
1,320 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
1959196019611962196319641965

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1959 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati Elite compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power18 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 83% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement204 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 77% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 2nd percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power3rd

18 hp — more powerful than about 3% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement2nd

204 cc — larger displacement than about 2% of Ducati models.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,000 mm
This bike

2,000

Ducati avg

2,131

6% below average.

Overall width800 mm
This bike

800

Ducati avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,040 mm
This bike

1,040

Ducati avg

1,124

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,320 mm
This bike

1,320

Ducati avg

1,474

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 204 cc • Air cooled • 18 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,320 mm
Chain (final drive) • 2.75-18 front / 3.25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-18
Rear tire size 3.25-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.153 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 152.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 88.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 204 cc (12.45 cu in)
Power 18 hp (13.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 67.0 x 57 mm (2.6 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Dellorto UB 24
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition Mageneto flywhel
Lubrication Forced wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Single open cradle in steel tubing
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swinging arm suspension

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 2.75-18
Rear tire 3.25-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 118 kg (260.1 lb)
Overall length 2,000 mm (78.7 inches)
Overall width 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall height 1,040 mm (40.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,320 mm (52.0 inches)

Performance

Top speed 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1525 hp/kg

Other specifications

Seat Dual seatt

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.