Ducati 250 Scrambler (1967-75)

The Ducati 250 Scrambler was a popular motorcycle model produced between 1967 and 1975. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder, Desmo SOHC engine with a capacity of 248.6 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike had a kick-start and a clutch system of wet, multiplate design. It used a chain final drive with a ratio of 3.000:1, and a tubular steel frame provided the foundation. The front suspension consisted of a Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, while a swingarm with Marzocchi dual shocks supported the rear. Both front and rear brakes were drum models with 180mm and 160mm diameters, respectively. The bike had a length of 2120 mm, a width of 940 mm, and a height of 1150 mm. It also featured a wheelbase of 1380 mm and a dry weight of 132 kg. Its fuel capacity was 11 litres. The bike was produced with different carburettors during different years of production: the Dell’Orto SS1 27D in the 1967-1969 models, the Dell’Orto VHB26BD in 1970-1972 models, and the Amal 27 mm in 1973-1975 models. The bike’s maximum power was 14.1 kW or 19 hp generated at 7500 rpm. The model’s front tyre measured 3.50-19 and the rear tyre 4.00-18, both made by Pirelli.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 250 Scrambler

Year: 1967 – 75
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven
Capacity: 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 57.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 1967-69:Dell’Orto SS1 27D 1970-72: Dell’Orto VHB26BD 1973-75: Amal 27 mm
Ignition: Points and coil, 6V 30W generator
Battery: SAFA 3L3 13.5 Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.500:1
Transmission: 5 Speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1
Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Ratio: 3.000:1
Frame: Highly resistant tubular steel frame
Front Suspension: Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: 180mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 160mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19, Pirelli
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18, Pirelli
Dimensions: Length: 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width: 940 mm / 37.0 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase: 1380 mm / 54.3 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight: 132 kg / 291 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal