The Ducati 350 Desmo motorcycle specifications include a 340 cc (20.75 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,700 rpm, and a listed weight of 128 kg (282.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Ducati 350 Desmo 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.
About 74% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 9th percentile across Ducati models.
About 61% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 8th percentile across Ducati models.
About 9% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 1st percentile across Ducati models.
About 10% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 33rd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Ducati models with power data.
340 cc — larger displacement than about 8% of Ducati models.
735 mm — taller than about 1% of Ducati models.
15 L — larger than about 33% 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.
2,000
2,131
6% below average.
600
823
27% below average.
940
1,124
16% below average.
1,360
1,474
8% below average.
735
808
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.211 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 210.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 79.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.01:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1970 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 340 cc (20.75 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 75 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Points and coil |
| Starter | Kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic Marzpcchi 35mm |
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| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 128 kg (282.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 735 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 600 mm (23.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 940 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,360 mm (53.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2109 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Silver |
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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.