At the age of 12 Bruno Rossati began working eleven hour days.
"Now, approaching 91, I find myself reminiscing about my youth, still riding my motorcycle every day.
Letter re Ladetto
Engine Type:
Single cylinder two-stroke, liquid-cooled
Bore & Stroke:
997.62 cc
Displacement:
124.8 cc
Compression Ratio:
12.5 +/- 0.5 : 1
Carburettors:
Dell'Orto PHBH 28 BD
Ignition:
Electronic with fixed spark advance CDI
Start-up:
Electric
Generator:
12V-180W
Lubrication:
Separate mixer with volumetric variable capacity pump
Gearbox:
6 ratio
Primary Transmission:
Toothed gearing (19/63)
Clutch:
Multiple discs in oil bath (17/40)
End Transmission:
Chain Driven
Frame:
Double, sloping beam in aluminium fusion with thin-walled monocoque and crossed-rib stiffening, completely polished
Front Suspension:
Upside down telescopic fork in high tensile steel, 40mm diameter, travel 120mm.
Rear Suspension:
Swinging fork with asymmetric arms, in aluminium fusion with thin-walled monocoque; single hydraulic shock absorber, travel 120mm.
Brakes Front:
Floating disc 320mm in diameter, caliper with four parallel pistons
Rear:
Disc brake, 220mm diameter; two-piston caliper.
Wheels:
5 spoke, light alloy; Front: 3.00 x 17"; Rear: 4.00 x 17"
Tyres :
Radial tubeless; Front: 110/70 ZR 17"; Rear: 150/60 ZR 17"
Fuel Capacity:
13 litres (reserve 3.5 litres)
Dry Weight:
139 kg
Dimensions:
Max Length: 1950 mm
Max Height:
1135 mm
Max Width:
720 mm
Wheelbase:
1345 mm
Saddle Height:
805 mm
Source: John Sample Group
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