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c.1970 Ducati 48 Cadet VF
Chassis no. 334076
Engine no. 334291
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Chassis no. 334076
Engine no. 334291
No reserve price
No registration certificate
No MOT
The name ‘Cadet’ clearly positions the machine within the Ducati range of the time, a model aimed at young riders and beginners, yet built with the same care as the brand’s more ambitious machines. Its 48cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine is a mechanical legacy of the entire Ducati tradition of auxiliary engines: smooth, reliable, economical, and with a longevity that its two-stroke contemporaries cannot match. Forced ventilation only enhances these natural qualities by ensuring an optimal operating temperature in all circumstances.
The designation ‘VF’ (Forced Ventilation) is the detail that immediately sets this machine apart from its contemporaries and justifies the collector’s interest. At a time when almost all mopeds made do with natural air cooling, Ducati fitted this Cadet with a forced ventilation system, a fan blowing directly onto the cylinder and ensuring optimal cooling in all circumstances, regardless of speed or riding conditions. An ambitious technical solution, extremely rare on such a modest engine capacity, which immediately reveals the ambitions of a manufacturer for whom engineering admits no compromise, even on its most accessible models.
A model marking the end of a line, built with all the expertise accumulated by a manufacturer preparing to turn a definitive page in its production of lightweight motorcycles.
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Please note that this lot must be collected after the sale near Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the Central Pyrenees, in the town of Les - Lérida; collection must take place between 5 and 10 May 2026.
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The name ‘Cadet’ clearly positions the bike within Ducati’s range of the time: a model aimed at young riders and beginners, yet built with the same care as the brand’s more ambitious machines. Its 48cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine is a mechanical legacy of the entire Ducati tradition of auxiliary engines: smooth, reliable, economical, and with a longevity that its two-stroke contemporaries cannot match. Forced ventilation only enhances these natural qualities by ensuring an optimal operating temperature in all circumstances.
The designation ‘VF’ (Forced Ventilation) is the detail that immediately sets this machine apart from its contemporaries and justifies the collector’s interest. At a time when almost all mopeds made do with natural air cooling, Ducati fitted this Cadet with a forced ventilation system, a fan blowing directly onto the cylinder and ensuring optimal cooling in all circumstances, regardless of speed or riding conditions. An ambitious technical solution, extremely rare on such a modest engine capacity, which immediately reveals the ambitions of a manufacturer for whom engineering admits no compromise, even on its most accessible models.
A flagship model, built with all the expertise accumulated by a manufacturer that is about to turn a definitive page in its production of lightweight motorcycles.
No reserve price