Ducati 350 Scrambler (1968-71)

The Ducati 350 Scrambler was a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1968 to 1971. Its engine had a 340.2cc capacity with a bore and stroke of 76 x 75mm and a compression ratio of 10:1. The bike was equipped with a Dell’Orto SS1 29D carburetor and a coil ignition system with a 6V 30W generator and a 13.5 Ah battery. It had a kick-start mechanism and generated a maximum power of 17.5 kW or 24 hp at 8500 rpm. The motorcycle’s wet multi-plate clutch was driven by a 2.111:1 primary drive and transmitted power through a five-speed gearbox. Gear ratios were 2.46:1 for first gear, 1.73:1 for second gear, 1.35:1 for third gear, 1.10:1 for fourth gear, and 0.97:1 for fifth gear, with a 3.214:1 final drive ratio. The motorcycle’s front suspension employed a 35mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic fork, while the rear suspension consisted of dual Marzocchi shocks with a swingarm. Both the front and rear brakes featured drum brakes with a 180mm and 160mm diameter, respectively. The front and rear tires were provided by Pirelli and measured 3.50 -19 and 4.00 -18, respectively. The bike’s length, width, height, and wheelbase were 2120 mm, 940 mm, 1150 mm, and 1380 mm, respectively, with a dry weight of 133 kg. The fuel capacity was 10 liters or 2.6 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 350 Scrambler

Year: 1968 – 71
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 340.2cc / 20.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Induction: Dell’Orto SS1 29D
Ignition: Coil, 6V 30W generator
Battery: SAFA 3L3 13.5 Ah
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 17.5 kW / 24 hp @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Primary Drive: 2.111:1
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: 3.214:1
Front Suspension: 35 mm Marzocchi telecsopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, Dual Marzocchi shocks
Front Brakes: 180 mm Drum
Rear Brakes: 160 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50 -19, Pirelli
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -18, Pirelli
Dimensions: Length: 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width: 940 mm / 37.4 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase: 1380 mm / 54.3 in
Dry Weight: 133 kg / 293 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal