Ducati 250 GT vs Zündapp Z 249 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 250 GTstacks up against the Zündapp Z 249. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 250 GTZündapp Z 249
Model year19661924
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower22 hp3 hp
Weight131 kg76 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.25-24 / 2.25-24

Ducati 250 GT vs Zündapp Z 249 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 250 GT and the Zündapp Z 249 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 250 GT brings 22 hp in a 131 kg package, while the Zündapp Z 249 counters with 3 hp at 76 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: