Suzuki GS 250 FWS vs Ducati Diana Mark 3 (1984)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GS 250 FWSDucati Diana Mark 3
Model year19841966
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower24 hp
Weight157 kg135 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Suzuki GS 250 FWS vs Ducati Diana Mark 3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GS 250 FWS and the Ducati Diana Mark 3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GS 250 FWS brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Ducati Diana Mark 3 counters with 24 hp at 135 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: