Ducati 350 Mark 3 vs Ardie BZ 350 D (1974)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 350 Mark 3stacks up against the Ardie BZ 350 D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 350 Mark 3Ardie BZ 350 D
Model year19741960
Price
Engine340 cc342 cc
Horsepower24 hp
Weight161 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-19 / 3.50-18 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Ducati 350 Mark 3 vs Ardie BZ 350 D — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 350 Mark 3 and the Ardie BZ 350 D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 350 Mark 3 brings 24 hp, while the Ardie BZ 350 D counters with its own power figure at 161 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: