| MODEL | DUCATI 175TS TURISMO SPECIALE 1958 - 1961 |
| Year | 1958 - 1961 |
| 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 | Battery/coil, 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, 158 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Full aluminium drum, 136 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1980 mm / 78.0 in |
| Overall Width | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Overall Height | 1040 mm / 40.9 in |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm / 51.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 98.5 kg / 217 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 | 118 km/h / 73 mph |
The Turismo Speciale replaced the plain 175 Turismo from 1958 as the touring-oriented 175 single, with a bevel-driven overhead cam, 11 hp and smaller 158/136 mm aluminium drum brakes. It was light and easy to ride rather than sporty.
