Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 
				250 Mark 3D Desmo | 
			
			
				| Years: | 
				1968-69 | 
			
			
			
					
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							Engine:
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							Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear driven
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							Capacity:
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							248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in
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							Bore x Stroke:
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							74 x 57.8 mm
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							Compression Ratio:
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							10.0:1
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							Cooling System:
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							Air cooled
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							Induction:
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							Dell'Orto SS1 29D carburetor
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							Ignition:
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							Coil, 6V 30W generator (later 6V 70 W)
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							Battery:
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							SAFA 3L3 13.5 Ah
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							Spark Plug:
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							Marelli CW260N / Lodge 2HN
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							Starting:
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							Kick
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							Max Power:
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							16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7500 rpm
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							Primary Drive Ratio:
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							2.500:1
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							Transmission:
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							5 Speed
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							Gear Ratios:
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							1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.35 / 4th 1.10 / 5th 0.97:1
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							Final Drive:
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							Chain
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							Final Drive Ratio:
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							2.812:1
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							Front Suspension:
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							Hydraulic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm
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							Rear Suspension:
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							Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable
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							Front Brakes:
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							180mm Drum
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							Rear Brakes:
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							160mm Drum
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							Front Tyre:
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							2.75-18
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							Rear Tyre:
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							3.00-18
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							Dimensions:
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							Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in
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							Wheelbase:
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							1360 mm / 53.5 in
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							Seat Height:
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							735 mm / 28.9 in
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							Dry Weight:
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							127 kg / 280 lbs
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							Fuel Capacity:
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							13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
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							Standing ¼ Mile:
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							18.9 sec
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							Top Speed:
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							150 km/h / 93 mph
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