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DUCATI 250 SCRAMBLER 1972 - 1975

DUCATI 250 SCRAMBLER 1972 - 1975
DUCATI 250 SCRAMBLER 1972 - 1975 · Photo: StealthFX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 250 SCRAMBLER 1972 - 1975
Year1972 - 1975
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven
Displacement / Capacity248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke74 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionPoints and coil, 6V 30W generator
InductionDell'Orto SS1 27D (1967-69); Dell'Orto VHB26BD (1970-72); Amal 27 mm (1973-75)
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel
Front Suspension35 mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front BrakesDrum, 180 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 160 mm
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2120 mm / 83.5 in
Overall Width940 mm / 37.0 in
Overall Height1150 mm / 45.3 in
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight132 kg / 291 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity11 Litres / 2.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Ducati file

The last wide-case 250 Scramblers took parts from the Mark 3 from 1973 and carried Amal carburettors; the final bikes used engines sourced from Mototrans in Spain. Otherwise they were the same light, high-piped trail-style singles as the 1967-71 models, with about 19 hp.