350 Scrambler

1974 Ducati 350 Scrambler Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1974 Ducati 350 Scrambler pairs a 340 cc (20.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 Scrambler measures 139 kg (306 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.79 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1973 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.