Ducati 748PS: history, specs, pictures
The Ducati 748PS was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Ducati in 1998. Max torque was 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 8700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 11000 RPM.
| Ducati 748PS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Horsepower | 105.0 HP (78.3 KW) @ 11000RPM |
| Torque | 55.32 ft/lbs (75.0 Nm) @ 8700RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: gear Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork Rear: adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage |
| Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Length | 80.71 inches (2050 mm) |
| Width | 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 194.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a gear transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/60 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable monoshock with progressive linkage. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
1998 Ducati 748PSEdit
The PS-suffixed version of the Ducati 748 is sure to fit the needs of those riders who make zero comprimises when it comes to performance. It boasts a maximum power output of 105 horsepower and 74 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Also, most of its mechanics has been inspired from the machines used by Borgo Panigale in the WSB championship, and has standard fittings such as a fully-adjustable, 43mm upside-down fork, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a full-fairing, dual headlights, a small windscreen, a single seat and cast-aluminum wheels.