Scrambler

1968 Ducati Scrambler Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1968 Ducati Scrambler sport motorcycle, Ducati pairs a 436 cc (26.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 61.9 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 Scrambler measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11.4-liter (3 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 1968 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.