Ducati 250 Diana Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 250 Diana motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 19 hp (13.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, and a listed weight of 135 kg (297.6 lb).

Key specifications

1961-1967Model years
249 ccDisplacement
19 hpPower
135 kgDry weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1961196219631964196519661967
Year-specific specification changes

The 1961 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
1965Carburettor

How the Ducati 250 Diana 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 power19 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 82% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 4th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement249 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 72% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 6th 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 power4th

19 hp — more powerful than about 4% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement6th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 6% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity10th

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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled • 19 hp
Chassis snapshot

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 0.141 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 140.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 76.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 19 hp (13.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Bore × stroke 74.0 x 57.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 8.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. DellÓrto 29mm carbs
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Hydralic telescopic forks
Rear suspension Dual choks

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 2.75-18
Rear tire 3.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 135 kg (297.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1407 hp/kg

Other specifications

Seat Dual seat

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.