Ducati Diana Mark 3 vs Zündapp EM 250 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Diana Mark 3stacks up against the Zündapp EM 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Diana Mark 3Zündapp EM 250
Model year19661927
Price——
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower24 hp5 hp
Weight135 kg—
Fuel capacity3.4 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires—2.85-26 / 2.85-26

Ducati Diana Mark 3 vs Zündapp EM 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Diana Mark 3 and the Zündapp EM 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Diana Mark 3 brings 24 hp in a 135 kg package, while the Zündapp EM 250 counters with 5 hp.

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: