| MODEL | DUCATI 200 ELITE 1959 - 1960 |
| Year | 1959 - 1960 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel-gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 203.8 cc / 12.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 13.1 kW / 18 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery/coil, 6V 40W generator |
| Induction | Dell'Orto UBF24BS 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 | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 180 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 160 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2000 mm / 78.7 in |
| Overall Width | 580 mm / 22.8 in |
| Overall Height | 965 mm / 38.0 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 245 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph |
The 200 Elite was created by boring the 175 engine out by 5 mm to about 204 cc, giving 18 hp. It kept the 175's styling with clip-on bars and twin silencers. This is the first-generation Elite.
