Ducati 250 DIANA: history, specs, pictures
| Ducati 250 DIANA | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1961 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke,Desmo SOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 73.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 19.44 HP (14.5 KW) @ 7550RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 78.7 inches (1999 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Weight | 133.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 250 DIANA was a Single cylinder, four-stroke,Desmo SOHC Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1961. Claimed horsepower was 19.44 HP (14.5 KW) @ 7550 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.6 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
1961 - 1964 Ducati 250 DIANA[edit | edit source]
The horsepower output from the 250 Diana reaches 24 ponies and was capable of blasting off at a top speed of 85 mph. Eventually, the 250 Diana’s success spawned itself into a new model - the Mark 3 Super Sport - one that was more than adept at producing a stout 30 horsepower and mated to a five-speed transmission.