Ducati 250 Desmo (1971) vs Ducati Supersport 950 S (2021)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Ducati | Ducati |
Model: | 250 Desmo | Supersport 950 S |
Years: | 1971 | 2021 |
Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive | Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic |
Capacity: | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 937 cc / 57.2 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57.8 mm | 94 x 67.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 12.6:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | Dell'orto VHB29 mm carburetor | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-Wire |
Ignition: | 50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator | Electronic |
Starting: | Kick | Electric |
Clutch: | Oil bath, multi-plate | Wet multiplate clutch, slipper and self-servo with hydraulic control. Self bleeding master cylinder |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 43 |
Frame: | Single downtube, open frame with large diameter backbone tube | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head |
Front Suspension: | Hydraulic forks | Fully adjustable 48 mm USD Öhlins fork with TiN treatment |
Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swingarm | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. |
Front Brakes: | Drum, 4-shoe | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-piston, radial pump with Bosch Cornering ABS. Self bleeding master cylinder |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS |
Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
Wheelbase: | 1346 mm / 53 in | 1478 mm / 58.3 in |
Dry Weight: | 127 kg / 282 lbs | 184 kg / 405 lbs |