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Iconic Italian history | Ducati Cucciolo Part 2

Phil Aynsley by Phil Aynsley
December 2, 2016
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Iconic Italian history – the Ducati Cucciolo Part Two – with Phil Aynsley

Continuing the history of the Ducati Cucciolo on from Part One

The Cucciolo T3/60

Another major revamp of the design came with the T3 (usually referred to as the 60), also in 1948. The capacity was increased to 60cc and the valve gear was now enclosed, using grease lubrication. A third speed was added to the gearbox along with a foot operated lever. The 60 was first shown fitted to the 3-wheeled Girino (which didn’t enter production), before forming part of Ducati’s first complete motorcycle the 1949 60 Sport.

Another major revamp of the design came with the T3 (usually referred to as the 60) in 1948.
Another major revamp of the design came with the T3 (usually referred to as the 60) in 1948.

The 60 motor was later used in several Ducati models including the 48 and the M55. Here the 60 motor is used in a 1950 bike made by the Spanish Vicente Esteller Planell company.

The T3 featured a capacity increase to 60cc and the valve gear was now enclosed, using grease lubrication.
The T3 featured a capacity increase to 60cc and the valve gear was now enclosed, using grease lubrication.

The Cucciolo T2/T50

The T2 was updated in 1950, retaining its 48cc capacity. This version was also manufactured under licence by M.Rocher in France and saw widespread use in their machines as well as other French producers. This 1953 Cointot-Freres (Cointot Brothers) CM 504 is in original unrestored condition.

1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504.
1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504.
This sophisticated bike used a steel beam frame that doubled as the fuel tank.
This sophisticated bike used a steel beam frame that doubled as the fuel tank.

A Zenith carburettor was used and this sophisticated bike used a steel beam frame that doubled as the fuel tank. Front and rear suspension was fitted. In addition to the motor’s two speed gearbox an additional two speed gear cluster was located in the rear hub, with all four gears selected by the hand shift lever.

The T2 was also manufactured under licence by M.Rocher in France
The T2 was also manufactured under licence by M.Rocher in France
The T2 from M.Rocher in France featured front and rear suspension.
The T2 from M.Rocher in France featured front and rear suspension.
In addition to the motor’s two speed gearbox an additional two speed gear cluster was located in the rear hub.
In addition to the motor’s two speed gearbox an additional two speed gear cluster was located in the rear hub.
1953 Cointot-Freres (Cointot Brothers) CM 504 in original unrestored condition
1953 Cointot-Freres (Cointot Brothers) CM 504 in original unrestored condition
On the 1953 Cointot-Freres (Cointot Brothers) CM 504 all four gears could be selected by the hand shift lever.
On the 1953 Cointot-Freres (Cointot Brothers) CM 504 all four gears could be selected by the hand shift lever.
The 1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504 rear gear cluster.
The 1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504 rear gear cluster.
The 1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504 was a sophisticated machine for its time.
The 1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504 was a sophisticated machine for its time.

The 1953 Cointot-Freres CM 504 rear brake light.

The Cucciolo 65

The 60 motor was updated very soon after its introduction with its capacity boosted to 65cc and conventional push-rods replacing the pull-rods. The cylinder head was of an improved design and featured the intake on the left and exhaust on the right. It was fitted to numerous Ducati models over the years as well as this French Vial which used a Verlicchi frame. Power was up to 2.5hp at 5,600rpm.

The 60 motor was soon updated to 65cc and conventional push-rods replaced the pull-rods.
The 60 motor was soon updated to 65cc and conventional push-rods replaced the pull-rods.
The Cucciolo 65 was fitted to numerous Ducati models over the years as well as to this French Vial.
The Cucciolo 65 was fitted to numerous Ducati models over the years as well as to this French Vial.
The Cucciolo 65 cylinder head was of an improved design and featured the intake on the left and exhaust on the right.
The Cucciolo 65 cylinder head was of an improved design and featured the intake on the left and exhaust on the right.
The French Vial.
The French Vial.
This French Vial which used a Verlicchi frame.
This French Vial which used a Verlicchi frame.
A beautifully restored French Vial with Cucciolo 65 engine.
A beautifully restored French Vial with Cucciolo 65 engine.
Power from the Cucciolo 65 was 2.5hp at 5,600rpm.
Power from the Cucciolo 65 was 2.5hp at 5,600rpm.

The Ducati pull/push-rod design was further updated and refined into 98, 85 and 125cc models that were on sale until the late ‘60s. However as they looked quite different to the original Cucciolo they deserve a column all to the themselves.

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