Ducati 250 Mark 3 D Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 250 Mark 3 D motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, power of 20 hp (14.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 136 kg (299.8 lb).

Key specifications

1970-1974Model years
248 ccDisplacement
20 hpPower
136 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19701971197219731974
Year-specific specification changes

The 1970 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
1974Single disc
Front tire
19743.25-18
Rear tire
19743.50-18

How the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.

Engine power20 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 81% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 5th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement248 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 72% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 4th percentile across Ducati models.

Wet weight136 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

About 33% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 22% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 10th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power5th

20 hp — more powerful than about 5% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement4th

248 cc — larger displacement than about 4% of Ducati models.

Wet weight3rd

136 kg — heavier than about 3% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 97%.

Fuel capacity10th

13 L — larger than about 10% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 248 cc • Air cooled • 20 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-18 front / 3.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-18
Rear tire size 3.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.147 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 147.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 80.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 248 cc (15.13 cu in)
Power 20 hp (14.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.75-18
Rear tire 3.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 136 kg (299.8 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.