DUCATI 350 F3 Desmo (1987-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati F3 was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 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 addition, a 400cc version was produced only for the Japanese market, where the law encourages the use of small displacement motorcycles. However, several 400 F3 models were sold in the British market.

In 1987, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 350 F3 Desmo, a sports machine in its third year of production. The bike packed the same specifications as previous models without any significant modifications or improvements.

The bike's visual appearance was represented by standard features, such as a full fairing with a rectangular headlight, a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat, a single exhaust system with a muffler on the left side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1987 Ducati 350 F3 Desmohad installed a 349cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fairing, delivering 42 hp at 9,700 rpm and 33 Nm (24 lb-ft) torque at 7,100 rpm.

The engine was tied to a five-speed gearbox with a manual wet multi-plate clutch that spun the rear wheel via a chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 178 kph (111 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two 260 mm discs on the front wheel and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping performance.