Ducati 55 / 55E / 55R (1955-57) vs Suzuki TS 400 Apache / Hustler (1972-73)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
| Model: | 55 / 55E / 55R | TS 400 Apache / Hustler |
| Years: | 1955-57 | 1972-73 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod | Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminium |
| Capacity: | 48 cc / 2.9 cu in | 396 cc / 24.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 39 x 40 mm | 81.3 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.71 | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Weber 14 MFC carburetor | Mikuni VM32 |
| Ignition: | 6V, 12W generator | Suzuki PEI |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 1.0 kW / 1.35 hp @ 5500 rpm | 25.4 kW / 34 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 2-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork. | Telescopic forks, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension: | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm | Swingarm, dual shocks, 5-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum, internal expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 2.00 - 18 CEAT | 3.25-19 4PR Trail |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.00 - 18 CEAT | 4.60-18 4PR Trail |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1700 mm / 66.9 in Height: 1000 mm / 39.4 in | Length: 2215 mm / 87.2 in Width: 889 mm / 35.0 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1090 mm / 42.9 in | 1387 mm / 54.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | 45 kg / 99 lbs | 126 kg / 277 lbs |