| MODEL | DUCATI 250 DESMO 1971 |
| Year | 1971 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear driven |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator |
| Induction | Dell'Orto VHB 29 mm carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Oil bath, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube, open frame with large diameter backbone tube |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 4-shoe |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 127 kg / 282 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A 250 single with Ducati's desmodromic valve gear, a five-speed gearbox and a simple lightweight chassis with drum brakes. By 1971 it was an affordable sporting road bike from the Taglioni single family.
