Ducati 250 Desmo
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| Ducati 250 Desmo | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1972 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 73.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Weight | 127.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ducati 250 Desmo was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1972.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 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 dual shocks.
1972 Ducati 250 Desmo[edit | edit source]
The 1971 Ducati 250 Desmo sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder desmodromic powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It also comes with a chromed exhaust system, a steel frame, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a single seat, laced wheels, a small headlight, an analogue instrumentation panel, narrow handlebars and a drum braking system.