| MODEL | AERMACCHI CHIMERA 250 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 246 cc / 15.01 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 66 x 72 mm / 2.6 x 2.8 in |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 10 kW / 13.7 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Induction | Dell'Orto carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2000 mm / 78.7 in |
| Overall Width | 610 mm / 24 in |
| Overall Height | 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 125 kg / 275.6 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h / 74.6 mph |
A larger-capacity development of the Chimera lightweight, taking the 250 cc horizontal single into the same slim, low-weight chassis. It gave the sporty Chimera look more performance for touring and everyday road use.
