| Attribute | Ducati Elite 1962 × | Velocette Valiant 1961 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1962 | 1961 |
| Make | Ducati | Velocette |
| Model | Ducati Elite | Velocette Valiant |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dellorto UB 24 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 204 | 192 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | 8.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 50 |
| Stroke (mm) | 57 | 49 |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Mageneto flywhel | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced wet sump | - |
| Compression | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm suspension | Twin shock |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 160 | 130 |
| Frame type | Single open cradle in steel tubing | - |
| Front tyre | 2.75-18 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-18 | - |
| Seat | Dual seatt | Dual seat |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 118 | 116 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.111 | 0.0759 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 12 |