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Ducati 250 Scrambler

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Make Model

Ducati 250 Scrambler

Year

1972 - 75

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, 2 valve, bevel gear-driven

Capacity

248.6 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 74 x 57.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.2:1

Induction

1967-69:Dell'Orto SS1 27D
1970-72: Dell'Orto VHB26BD
1973-75: Amal 27 mm

Ignition

Points and coil, 6V 30W generator
Battery SAFA 3L3 13.5 Ah
Starting Kick

Max Power

14.1 kW / 19 hp @ 7500 rpm

Clutch

Wet, multiplate

Primary Drive Ratio

2.500:1

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Gear Ratios 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1
Final Drive Chain
Final Drive Ratio 3.000:1
Frame Highly resistant tubular steel frame

Front Suspension

Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 35 mm

Rear Suspension

Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable

Front Brakes

180mm Drum

Rear Brakes

160mm Drum

Front Tyre

3.50-19, Pirelli

Rear Tyre

4.00-18, Pirelli

Dimensions

Length: 2120 mm / 83.5 in
Width:    940 mm / 37.0 in
Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in

Wheelbase

1380 mm / 54.3 in

Seat Height

770 mm / 30.3 in

Dry Weight

132 kg / 291 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

11 Litres / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal
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The new widecrankcase overhead-camshaft generation made its debut in 1967.

Basic engine specifications did not changeexcept for a smaller diameter stepped crankpin.  By 1970 a straight crankpin was introducted.  Also in 1970 the sigarette shaped muffler was replaced with a square cut muffler.

Over the years minor other changes were introducted such as reshaped saddles, restyled gas tanks and adjustments in paining colours and badges.

In 1971 the scramblers received tool boxes (removable) and a new round taillight.

As from 1973 the scramblers were updated with parts from the Mark 3.

The engines for the final scramblers were sourced from Mototrans in Spain.