Ducati 748: review, history, specs
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 97-02 |
| Engine | 750cc |
| Sparkplug | DR8EA '97-02 |
| Battery | YB16AL-A2 '97-02 |
| Front Tire | 120/60-17 '97-02 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 '97-02 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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| Ducati 748 with carbon fiber fenders and exhaust. | |
| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994–2003 |
| Successor | Ducati 749 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 748cc desmodromic liquid cooled 90° V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | Template:Convert |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 11.6:1 (SP, SPS) |
| Top speed | Template:Convert (Economy, Biposto) Template:Convert (SP, SPS) Template:Convert (R)[1] |
| Horse Power | Template:Convert @ 10,400 rpm[2] Template:Convert @ 11,000 rpm (Strada, Biposto, Economy 1995–1999) Template:Convert @ 11,000 rpm (748 2000–2007) Template:Convert @ 11,000 rpm (SP, SPS) Template:Convert @ 11,000 rpm (R)[1] |
| Transmission | Dry multiplate clutch, 6 speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm telescopic fork, all Showa exc. R, Ohlins Rear: Swingarm, rising rate shock, all Showa exc. R, Ohlins, and Economy, Sachs-Boge |
| Brakes | Front: 2 × 320 mm disc Rear: 220 mm disc |
| Rake, Trail | 24.5° |
| Wheelbase | Template:Convert |
| Dimensions | L Template:Convert (1995–1996) Template:Convert (1997–2002) W Template:Convert (1995–1996) Template:Convert (1997–2002) H Template:Convert (1995–1996) Template:Convert (1997–2002) |
| Seat height | Template:Convert |
| Weight | Template:Convert (Strada) Template:Convert (Biposto) Template:Convert (SP) Template:Convert (SPS) Template:Convert (Economy) Template:Convert (R)[1] (dry), Template:Convert (unfueled)[2] (wet) |
| Related | Ducati 916 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
|---|---|
| Also called | 748 Biposto, 748 - 748 S |
| Production | 1995 - 2003 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 61.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 11000RPM |
| Torque | 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM |
| Battery | 11.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Inverted forks Rear: Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/60-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 79.92 inches (2030 mm) H 42.52 inches (1080 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 432.11 pounds (196.0 Kg) (dry), 218.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 0.66 litres/100 km (151.5 km/l or 356.40 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Ducati 748 was a v2, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1995 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Max torque was 53.84 ft/lbs (73.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 61.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a desmodromic valve control.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 120/60-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted forks while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. The 748 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 432.11 pounds (196.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
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1995 - 1999 Ducati 748
The Ducati 748 Biposto has been manufactured between 1995 to 1999, but the 748 model was available till 2003, when the 749 Ducati replaced it. The 748 Biposto features the same frame, suspensions and brakes as the 916 model.
Talking about the history of the 748 bike, it's worth mentioning that in 1994 the SP version of the Biposto was born. In 1997, the SPS version with titanium con rods and lightweight frame was released. In 2000, the company launched three versions, the 748E, the 748S and the 748R models, which replaced the Biposto. In 2002, all the models were discontinued.
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Further reading
- Falloon, Ian (2013). Ducati Desmoquattro Twins: 851, 888, 916, 996, 998, ST4 1988 to 2004, The Essential Buyer's Guide. Veloce Publishing. ISBN 9781845844301. https://books.google.com/books?id=RA-SquT7MWUC&pg=PA14.
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