Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1969 Ducati Scrambler 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).
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.
Specific Output
61.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.56 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement436.0 ccm (26.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power27.0 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.3:1
Bore x Stroke87.0 x 75.0 mm (3.4 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Dellorto VHB 29AB with 29mm choke
IgnitionCoil
LubricationWet sump forced lubrication with gear pump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1800 HP/kg
Other
Electrical6V-70 alternator and 6volt 13.5Ah battery
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