NSU 351 OT vs Ducati 350 Mark 3 D (1974)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU 351 OTstacks up against the Ducati 350 Mark 3 D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU 351 OTDucati 350 Mark 3 D
Model year19391974
Price
Engine331 cc340 cc
Horsepower13 hp26 hp
Weight150 kg
Fuel capacity3.3 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.25-19 / 3.25-19 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

NSU 351 OT vs Ducati 350 Mark 3 D — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU 351 OT and the Ducati 350 Mark 3 D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU 351 OT brings 13 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Ducati 350 Mark 3 D counters with 26 hp.

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: