Ducati 350 Mark 3 vs Ardie BKZ 350 (1974)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 350 Mark 3stacks up against the Ardie BKZ 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 350 Mark 3Ardie BKZ 350
Model year19741961
Price
Engine340 cc342 cc
Horsepower24 hp
Weight160 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-19 / 3.50-18 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Ducati 350 Mark 3 vs Ardie BKZ 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 350 Mark 3 and the Ardie BKZ 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 350 Mark 3 brings 24 hp, while the Ardie BKZ 350 counters with its own power figure at 160 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: