Ducati 250 Mark 3 D vs Ducati Diana Mark 3 (1974)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 250 Mark 3 Dstacks up against the Ducati Diana Mark 3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 250 Mark 3 DDucati Diana Mark 3
Model year19741966
Price
Engine248 cc249 cc
Horsepower20 hp24 hp
Weight135 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Ducati 250 Mark 3 D vs Ducati Diana Mark 3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D and the Ducati Diana Mark 3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D brings 20 hp, while the Ducati Diana Mark 3 counters with 24 hp at 135 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: