Ducati Diana
Manufacturer | Suspension Front: telescopic forks | Rear: swinging arm |
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Brakes | Drum front & rear | |
Tyres | Front: 275x18 Rear: 300x18 | |
Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52 in) | |
Dimensions | L: 1,980 mm (78 in) W: 680 mm (27 in) H: 930 mm (37 in) | |
Seat height | 750 mm (30 in) | |
Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) (dry) | |
Footnotes / references [1][2][3] |
The Ducati Diana, known as the Ducati Daytona in the UK, is a 249 cc (15.2 cu in)
History
Following the success in racing of the 250 F3, and using an engine based on that of the racer, Ducati introduced its first 250 cc road bikes at the April 1961 Milan Fair. The bikes were offered in two versions, the touring Monza and sports Diana.[6] The Diana was styled by Renzo Neri and had rear-set controls, clip-on handlebars, a steel 15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) petrol tank and sporting mudguards. The bike had a blue frame and was finished in blue and silver.[7]
A tuning kit was available for the Diana and included a high compression 9:1
Technical details
Engine and transmission
The single cylinder bevel drive OHC engine was of
Fuel was delivered by a 24 mm
Primary drive was by helical gears to a
Cycle parts
The single cradle frame used the engine as a stressed member.[12] Rear suspension was by swinging arm with twin 3-way adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers.[1] At the front 31.5 mm (1.24 in) telescopic forks were fitted.[13] Brakes were drums, the front being 180 mm (7.1 in) diameter and the rear 160 mm (6.3 in).[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Falloon 2016a, p. 104.
- ^ Walker 2003, p. 212.
- ^ a b Garlitos 2012.
- ^ a b Ducati Classics.
- ^ a b Haylock 1978, p. 21.
- ^ Yesterdays.
- ^ Falloon 2016a, pp. 102–104.
- ^ Falloon 2016a, p. 100.
- ^ Walker 2002, p. 36.
- ^ Falloon 2016a, p. 101.
- ^ Walker 2002, p. 213.
- ^ Walker 2003, p. 105.
- ^ Walker 2003, p. 114.
Bibliography
- Falloon, Ian (18 March 2016). The Book of the Ducati Overhead Camshaft Singles. Poundbury, Dorchester: Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84584-566-7.
- Garlitos, Kirby (11 May 2012). "1966 Ducati 250 Diana". Top Speed. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- Haylock, Bill (1978). "Ducati Singles" (PDF). OCLC 1250189614– via www.hogervorst.tech.
- Walker, Mick (2002). Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-1-61059-045-7.
- Walker, Mick (2003). Ducati Singles Restoration. MotorBooks International. ISBN 978-1-61060-919-7.
- "175, 200 and 250 (NC) Singles". Ducati Classics. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "Ducati 1967 Monza 250cc 1 cyl ohc 2811". Yesterdays. Retrieved 6 October 2021.