Across the 1973 and 1974 model years, the Ducati 250 Scrambler motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Ducati 250 Scrambler weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Ducati 250 Scrambler?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 250 Scrambler is lighter than about 85.3% of 17 Ducati classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 250 Scrambler weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1973, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 248 cc |
| Power | 18 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.92 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.9 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.82 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 122.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 250 Scrambler weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 250 Scrambler weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 304.2 lb (138 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Ducati 250 Scrambler weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 85.3% of 17 Ducati classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Ducati 250 Scrambler model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1973-1974 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 250 Scrambler?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 250 Scrambler weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati 250 Scrambler strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 5.92 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 4th percentile within the compatible Ducati classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Ducati 250 Scrambler displacement per pound?
The model has about 0.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What is the Ducati 250 Scrambler weight difference versus the category median?
The representative wet weight is about 110.2 lb (50 kg) lighter than the median Ducati classic motorcycle weight of 414.5 lb (188 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Ducati 250 Scrambler easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.