Cucciolo and Cucciolo Derivitives - Photos

This photo gallery is dedicated to the little motor that for Ducati, changed everything, the Siata designed clip on engine known as the "Cucciolo" or Little Pup in translation. I have included photos of Cucciolo derivitives as well, bikes that evolved from the clip on but weren't quite motorcycles yet. (So bikes preceeding the Ducati 98 would be found in this gallery). The hope is that these photos will help guide future restorations and get more of these little bikes out where others can enjoy them.

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This Ducati 48 named for it's 48cc motor is a 1952 model. We love it's patina and don't plan to fully restore it. It's a good, correct example and a great guide for other restorations. It's a Cucciolo derivitive with the Cucciolo engine in it's original form but it has kick start and foot shift. I took these shots the day it arrived from Italy, so it looks exactly how it was found