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Despite not featuring Ducati's renowned desmodromic valvetrain, the 1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler delivered impressive speed. Check out additional motorcycle images.While the 1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler wasn't the most robust model in Ducati's lineup, it showcased the brand's talent for achieving high performance through efficient design.
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Originally established as an electronics company in the 1920s, Ducati faced complete devastation during World War II and had to start over from scratch.
Like many nations, Italy faced a demand for personal transportation, prompting the company to develop a compact engine designed to attach to a bicycle. What set it apart was its four-stroke design and built-in two-speed transmission, distinguishing it from similar models.
In the early 1950s, Ducati started manufacturing complete motorcycles, albeit small and modest ones. A significant shift occurred in 1955 with the introduction of a 98-cc single-cylinder engine featuring a bevel-driven overhead cam, a design that would become a hallmark of Ducati engines for years to come.
The bike quickly gained success in racing, paving the way for the development of larger and more powerful models.
A defining feature of Ducati was its desmodromic valve system, first introduced on a 125-cc racing bike in 1956. This system mechanically closed the valves instead of relying on springs, which were prone to "floating" at high RPMs.
Although this innovation didn't appear in production bikes until the late 1960s, the 250- and 350-cc models were notably fast, with the subsequent 450-cc version being even quicker. However, only the sportier Ducati models featured the "desmo" valve system, while more subdued versions used traditional valve springs.
The 350 Scrambler showcased here was regarded as one of the more subdued models, yet it remained impressively fast for its compact size. The single-cylinder models continued until 1973, by which time the V-twins, introduced two years prior, had become the highlight of the showroom.
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1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler Pictures
The Ducati 350 Scrambler was seen as a more subdued model within Ducati's lineup, even though it offered notable speed and agility.While the 1970 Ducati 350 Scrambler lacked Ducati's iconic desmodromic valvetrain, it featured a bevel-gear cam drive system.
The speedometer's needle operated in a "reverse" motion.
Single-cylinder Ducati models like the Scrambler remained in production until 1973, when V-twin engines began to dominate the market.
The bevel-gear cam drive can be clearly observed within the black ring located at the engine's top.Discover additional engaging articles and stunning images about motorcycles by exploring:
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