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

The Ducati 250 Mark 3D motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 131 kg (288.8 lb).

Key specifications

1968-1969Model years
249 ccDisplacement
131 kgDry weight
735 mmSeat height
12.9 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19681969

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1968 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Ducati 250 Mark 3D 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.

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.

Seat height735 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

About 9% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 1st percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity12.9 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 22% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 4th 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.

Displacement6th

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

Seat height1st

735 mm — taller than about 1% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity4th

12.9 L — larger than about 4% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,000 mm
This bike

2,000

Ducati avg

2,131

6% below average.

Overall width590 mm
This bike

590

Ducati avg

823

28% below average.

Seat height735 mm
This bike

735

Ducati avg

808

9% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Seat 735 mm
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

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Lubrication Wet sump forced lubrication with gear pump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Simplex open cradle tubular steel
Front suspension Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swinging arm rear suspension with adjustable hydraulic shocks
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 70 mm (2.8 inches)

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 131 kg (288.8 lb)
Seat height 735 mm (28.9 inches)
Overall length 2,000 mm (78.7 inches)
Overall width 590 mm (23.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.90 L (3.41 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1527 hp/kg

Other specifications

Seat Dual seat
Comments Price as new 2895DM

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.