Ducati 350 GTV vs BSA 350 Plunger (1978)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 350 GTVstacks up against the BSA 350 Plunger. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 350 GTVBSA 350 Plunger
Model year19781951
Price
Engine350 cc350 cc
Horsepower24 hp23 hp
Weight154 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Ducati 350 GTV vs BSA 350 Plunger — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 350 GTV and the BSA 350 Plunger usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 350 GTV brings 24 hp, while the BSA 350 Plunger counters with 23 hp at 154 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: