Ducati 250 Monza

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Ducati 250 Monza
Manufacturer
Production 1968
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic
Bore / Stroke 73.7mm x 73.7mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 21.05 HP (15.7 KW) @ 7200RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 2.75 -18
Rear Tire 3.00 -18
Weight 125.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ducati 250 Monza was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1968. Claimed horsepower was 21.05 HP (15.7 KW) @ 7200 RPM.

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 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 dual shocks.

1968 - 1972 Ducati 250 Monza[edit | edit source]

1968 - 1972 Ducati 250 Monza 1968 - 1972 Ducati 250 Monza 1968 - 1972 Ducati 250 Monza

The 1968 Ducati 250 Monza was inspired by the 250 F3 Racer rode by Franco Villa in official races. It had, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder desmodromic engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and could produce a claimed 21 horsepower at 7200 rpm.

Also, it had standard features such as a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear, pull-back handlebars, a dual seat, laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, a suspension package composed of a hydraulic telescopic fork in the front and dual shocks in the rear, a center stand and a small, round headlight.