The Ducati 250 Desmo is a four-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle that was produced in 1971. The bike has a Desmo SOHC engine, with a capacity of 248.6cc and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. It uses a Dell’orto VHB29 mm carburetor for induction and a 50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator for ignition. The battery is a 6V 12Ah and it starts via kick. The motorcycle has an oil bath, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission, with final drive via chain. The frame is a single downtube, open frame with a large diameter backbone tube, while the bike is supported by hydraulic forks in front and dual shocks on the swingarm rear suspension. The front brakes are drum with 4-shoes while the rear uses a drum system as well. The front and rear tires of the bike have sizes 3.25-18 and 3.50-18 respectively. The wheelbase of the bike measures 1346mm, and it has a dry weight of 127 kg or 282 lbs.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 250 Desmo
| Year | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive |
| Capacity | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Dell’orto VHB29 mm carburetor |
| Ignition | 50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator |
| Battery | 6V 12Ah |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Oil bath, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single downtube, open frame with large diameter backbone tube |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 4-shoe |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in |
| Dry Weight | 127 kg / 282 lbs |
