350 Mark 3

1970 Ducati 350 Mark 3 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 1970 Ducati 350 Mark 3 features a 340 cc (20.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 24 HP (17.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.6 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 350 Mark 3 measures 137 kg (302 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.71 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1970 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.