| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 1961-1964 |
| Successor | Ducati Diana Mark 3 (US) Ducati Mach 1 (Europe) |
| Class | sports |
| Engine | Air-cooled bevel drive SOHC single cylinder four stroke |
| Bore / stroke | 74 mm × 57.8 mm (2.91 in × 2.28 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Top speed | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
| Power | 24 bhp (18 kW) |
| Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 4 speed |
| Frame type | Single cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | Drum front & rear |
| Tyres | Front: 275x18 Rear: 300x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,980 mm (78 in) W: 680 mm (27 in) H: 930 mm (37 in) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (30 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) (dry) |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3] | |
The Ducati Diana, known as the Ducati Daytona in the UK, is a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) single cylinder bevel drive SOHC motorcycle produced by the Italian manufacturer Ducati from 1961 to 1964. It was the sports version of Ducati's first 250 cc road bike. It was replaced in 1962 by the higher performance Ducati Diana Mark 3 in the US[4] and by the Ducati Mach 1 in Europe in September 1964.[5]