Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse vs Ducati 250 Mark 3 D (1983)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda AX-1 Sports Traversestacks up against the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda AX-1 Sports TraverseDucati 250 Mark 3 D
Model year19831974
Price
Engine249 cc248 cc
Horsepower29 hp20 hp
Weight130 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires120/90-10 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse vs Ducati 250 Mark 3 D — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse and the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda AX-1 Sports Traverse brings 29 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Ducati 250 Mark 3 D counters with 20 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: