Ducati's->ke622 racing heritage is unrivaled in the industry. Back in the 50's, the Italian bike maker was already blazing trails and winning championships, including the 1955 and 1956 Motogiro d’Italia and Milan-Taranto races.

We're mentioning those two races in particular because the engines used there ended up being used in a number of production bikes, including the Ducati 175 TS.

The 175 TS was an evolution model from the bevel-drive 175 Sport, which made its debut at the Milan Bike Show in 1956. Despite being a "de-tuned" version of the 175 Sport, the 175 TS still carried a 175 cc SOHC single engine that could produce 12 horsepower, manage a top speed of 68 mph, and do so while mated to a four-speed transmission.

This particular 175 TS also holds special acclaim as it is an early example made a round-the-world trip in 1957 and 1958, ridden by Giorgio Monetti and Leo Tartarini, who later became chief of Italjet. It's a restored bike that was estimated to hit bid prices of €4,000 - €6,000, which is around $5,000 - $7,500 based on current exchange rates, when it hit the 2012 RM Auction in Monaco. Actual selling price was $3,030.

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1965 Ducati 175 TS

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  • Model: 1965 Ducati 175 TS
  • Engine/Motor: SOHC Single
  • Transmission: 4-Speeds Transmission
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