| MODEL | DUCATI 48 1952 - 1954 |
| Year | 1952 - 1954 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, pullrod single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 48 cc / 2.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 39 x 40 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Weber 14 mm |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 3-Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Coils |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 41 kg / 90 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 1.75 x 24 |
| Rear Tyre | 1.75 x 24 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 Litres / 1.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h / 31 mph |
The 48 grew out of the Cucciolo clip-on engine, which Ducati now fitted into a proper pressed-steel moped frame with a parallelogram front fork. It was a small three-speed machine of the early 1950s, built after Ducati's speed-record work with the 48 cc engine. Even a tyre pump came as part of the package.
