Ducati 49cc Italian engine

[Lizardking]

Has anyone seen or know about these Italian Ducati 2 stroke engines? These are supposed to be by the same Ducati as the bikes.. I wouldn't mind putting it on a mini bike.. Something different..

 

[aarron]

That thing is nothing but cool. Never seen one.

 

[sparkwizard]

Is it your engine? Are there any numbers on it? Like 49cc or a HP or KW rating?
I love old 2 strokes. That would make a great tiny bike.
It looks like it is on a pump.

 

[Lizardking]

Not mine. 3.5 hp I believe.

 

[sparkwizard]

https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/history-ducati-motorcycle.html
It looks like they sold bicycle engines in the late 40s-early 50's. I have not found pictures yet.

 

[markus]

Smaller than the 3.5hp "acero" engines, those were called "Salice" and were like 1.5hp output. around 48cc IIRC