Ducati Mototrans Scrambler 250

The Ducati Mototrans Scrambler 250 was a single-cylinder trail-styled motorcycle built in Barcelona by Mototrans under licence from Ducati. It was the big sensation of the 1970 Barcelona Motor Show and went into production in 1972, running until 1976. Its 248.5 cc four-stroke engine was air-cooled with an overhead camshaft and two valves, and used the newer wide crankcase, which carried more oil and made room for a fifth gear. The frame was tubular steel with telescopic hydraulic forks, drum brakes at both ends and 18-inch wheels. The factory claimed 25 hp at 7,000 rpm and a top speed of 130 km/h, with a dry weight of 135 kg and an 11-litre tank. Early machines were finished in metallic yellow. In December 1973 a 350 cc version, painted blue and with 4 hp more power, replaced the 250, while a 450 cc version was never sold in Spain.