
| MODEL | DUCATI 65TS 1955 - 1958 |
| Year | 1955 - 1958 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Displacement / Capacity | 65.4 cc / 4.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 44 x 43 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 1.9 kW / 2.5 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 6V 15W generator |
| Induction | Weber 16MFC |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 3-Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 54 kg / 119 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.00 x 18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.00 x 18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h / 43 mph |
The 65TS appeared in 1955 as the sportier take on the 65T, with a reshaped fuel tank, lower handlebars, a dual seat and a small screen. It was about ten pounds lighter than the 65T and 65TL. It arrived as Ducati was winning in the Motogiro d'Italia and sold very well in Italy.