Ducati 250 GT / 250 Monza (1964-67) vs Honda XLR 250R Baja (1987-89)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Honda |
| Model: | 250 GT / 250 Monza | XLR 250R Baja |
| Years: | 1964-67 | 1987-89 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57.8 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'orto UBF24BS carburetor | PD79 |
| Ignition: | 6V 60W generator | Solid state CD |
| Starting: | Kick | Primary kick with automatic compression release |
| Max Power: | GT: 13.7 kW / 18.4 hp @ 7200 rpm Monza: 16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7200 rpm | 28 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, Marzocchi | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 180 mm | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 160 mm | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 4.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight: | 125 kg / 275 lbs | 125 kg |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 9.0 Litres |