Ducati 250 Desmo (1971)
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
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