Ducati 250 Diana Mark 3

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Ducati 250 Diana Mark 3
Manufacturer
Production 1962 - 64
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-driven
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Top Speed 177 km/h / 110 mph
Ignition 6V 40W generator, magneto
Spark Plug Marelli CW260A
Transmission 4 Speed
Suspension Front: Ducati 31.5 mm hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear: Swingarm, dual chocks, 3-way adjustable
Brakes Front: 180 mm Drum
Rear: 160 mm Drum
Front Tire 2.50 -18
Rear Tire 2.75 -18
Wheelbase 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Seat Height 750 mm / 29.5 in
Weight 110 kg / 242 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 177 km/h / 110 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50 -18 front tire and a 2.75 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 180 mm Drum in the front and a 160 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Ducati 31.5 mm hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual chocks, 3-way adjustable. The 250 Diana Mark 3 was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 110 kg / 242 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52.0 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Ducati 250 Diana Mark 3
Year 1962 - 64
Engine Type Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-driven
Displacement 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke 74 x 57.8 mm
Compression 10.0:1
Induction Dell'Orto SS1 27A carburetor
Ignition 6V 40W generator, magneto
Spark Plug Marelli CW260A
Starting Kick
Max Power 22.4 kW / 19.5 hp @ 8300 rpm
Primary Drive Ratio 2.500:1
Transmission 4 Speed
Gear Ratios 1 st 2.75 / 2nd 1.65 / 3rd 1.18 / 4th 0.97:1
Final Drive Chain
Final Drive Ratio 2.647:1
Front Suspension Ducati 31.5 mm hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Swingarm, dual chocks, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes 180 mm Drum
Rear Brakes 160 mm Drum
Front Tire 2.50 -18
Rear Tire 2.75 -18
Dimensions Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 580 mm / 22.6 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase 1320 mm / 52.0 in
Seat Height 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight 110 kg / 242 lbs
Fuel Capacity 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed 177 km/h / 110 mph