| Attribute | Ardie BZ 350 D 1960 × | Aermacchi Chimera 250 1961 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1960 | 1961 |
| Make | Ardie | Aermacchi |
| Model | Ardie BZ 350 D | Aermacchi Chimera 250 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. DellÓrto |
| Displacement (cm³) | 342 | 246 |
| Power (kw) | - | 10 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61 | 72 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Ignition | Magneto | Bobine |
| Compression | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | 140 |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 2.50-17 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 2.50-17 |
| Seat | - | Dual |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 161 | 125 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.08 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,015 | 1,000 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,000 |
| Overall width (mm) | 680 | 610 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 130 | 120 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | - |