| MODEL | DUCATI 175 AMERICANO 1957 - 1960 |
| Year | 1957 - 1960 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel-gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 174.5 cc / 10.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 6V 40W generator |
| Induction | Dell'Orto MB22B carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single cradle tubular |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Full aluminium drum, 180 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Full aluminium drum, 160 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1980 mm / 78.0 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | 1040 mm / 40.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 110 km/h / 68 mph |
A version of the 175 tourer built to appeal to the American market, with Harley-style touches: balanced mudguards, crash bars, high pull-back bars, twin air horns, a dual seat and studded trim. It carried the 175 single-cylinder overhead-cam engine with the dual silencers of the 175 Sport.
