Ducati Mototrans 125 TS

The Ducati Mototrans 125 TS was a 124 cc single-cylinder four-stroke motorcycle built in Barcelona by Mototrans under licence from Ducati. It joined the 125 Sport in 1961 as the milder version of the pair: it had touring handlebars, a less sporting camshaft, different valves and a lower compression ratio, so it ran at lower revs and traded performance for easy everyday use. The engine had an overhead camshaft driving two valves, a four-speed gearbox and chain final drive. The makers claimed 8 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and a top speed of about 90 km/h. It stayed in production until 1966, when the 160 cc TS and Sport models replaced the 125 range.