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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 250 Desmo | 
			
				| Years: | 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 |