250 GT
1966 Ducati 250 GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1966 Ducati 250 GT relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 7,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 250 GT measures 131 kg (289 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.95 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1964 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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