Ducati 250 Desmo

Make Model	Ducati 250 Desmo
Year	1971
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive
Capacity	248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	74 x 57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Induction	Dell'orto VHB29 mm carburetor
Ignition	50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator
Battery	6V 12Ah
Starting	Kick
Clutch	Oil bath, multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single downtube, open frame with large diameter backbone tube
Front Suspension	Hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks swingarm
Front Brakes	Drum, 4-shoe
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	3.25-18
Rear Tyre	3.50-18
Wheelbase	1346 mm / 53 in
Dry Weight	127 kg / 282 lbs

The 1971 Ducati 250 Desmo sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder desmodromic powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
It also comes with a chromed exhaust system, a steel frame, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a single seat, laced wheels, a small headlight, an analogue instrumentation panel, narrow handlebars and a drum braking system.