DUCATI 350 F3 Desmo (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1986, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 350 F3 Desmo, a sports motorcycle in its second year of production, wearing the same technical, performance, and visual specifications as the previous model without any modifications or improvements.

The Ducati F3 was a sports motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1985 to 1987. The Ducati 350 F3 was released in 1985 and was available only for the Japanese and Italian markets. Total production was around 1,276 units.

In the visual department, the bike was equipped with standard features, including a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a red-finished steel trellis frame, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the left side, and red three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The power was achieved by a 349cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine at its core, fed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, boasting 42 hp with a peak force at 9,700 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) torque at 7,100 rpm.

Suspension-wise, the 1986 Ducati 350 F3 Desmo packed a 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm tied to a Boge shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 260 mm discs on the front and a 260 mm disc on the rear, coupled to hydraulic calipers, delivering optimum stopping performance.