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Ducati 750SS
Manufacturer
Production 1973 - 1997
Class Sport Bike
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top Speed 127 mph (205 km/h)
Horsepower 65.98 HP (49.2 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System injection
Air Filter K&N DU-9098 `99, `02[1]
Spark Plug NGK DPR8EA-9
Battery YUASA YB16AL-A2
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual
Final Drive: chain
Final Drive Chain: 520x98
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 40T
Suspension Front: 41mm Showa upside-down fork
Rear: Showa adjustable monoshock
Brakes Front: single 320mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear: single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/60-17
Rear Tire 160/60-17
Wheelbase 55.31 inches (1405 mm)
Length 79.53 inches (2020 mm)
Width 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Height 43.31 inches (1100 mm)
Seat Height 31.97 inches (812 mm)
Weight 403.45 pounds (183.0 Kg) (dry), 191.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-153[1]
Fuel Capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

The Ducati 750SS was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Ducati between 1973 and 1997. Max torque was 53.11 ft/lbs (72.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 65.98 HP (49.2 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 120/60-17 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 320mm disc, 4-piston caliper in the front and a single 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Showa upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable monoshock.

1973 Ducati 750SS

The 1973 MY Ducati 750SS has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with features such as a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.


1974 Ducati 750SS

The 1974 MY Ducati 750SS comes with fittings such as a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.

In the engine department, it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.


1975 Ducati 750SS

The 1975 MY Ducati 750SS can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

In addition, it has been equipped with a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.


1976 Ducati 750SS

The Italian engineers from Borgo Panigale have launched yet another version of it's 750 SuperSport, for those riders who want a powerful yet surprisingly agile machine, capable of taking on both a track Sunday and mundane, day-to-day commuting. It sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.

Standard features include a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.


1977 Ducati 750SS

The 1977 MY Ducati 750SS is a sportbike suitable for those riders who want a zero-compromise machine when it comes to performance. It comes with a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.

Also, it has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.


1978 Ducati 750SS

If you are on the market for a powerful, yet surprisingly agile sportbike, then the 1978 MY Ducato 750SS may be the right choice for you. This machine comes equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 73 Nm of torque.

Also, it boasts fittings such as a half-fairing with a windshield, a single seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, analogue instrumentation dials, dual front disc brakes, a single disc brake in the rear, a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork coupled to dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension and a center stand.


1990 Ducati 750SS

The 1990 MY Ducati 750SS has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.

It comes with a 40mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.


1991 Ducati 750SS

1991 Ducati 750SS

The 1991 MY Ducati 750SS is a supersport suitable for those riders who want a powerful, yet agile machine, capable of both mundane tasks, as well as the occasional track Sunday. It has fittings such as a 40mm Marzocchi upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.


1992 Ducati 750SS

The 1992 MY Ducati 750SS boasts a maximum power output of 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it has features such as a 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.


1993 Ducati 750SS

1993 Ducati 750SS 1993 Ducati 750SS

The 1993 MY Ducati 750SS is a powerful and agile machine, suitable for a wide category of sportbike fans. It comes with a 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.

In the engine department it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.


1994 Ducati 750SS

The 1994 MY Ducati 750SS is a lighter and more agile version of its 900SS sibling, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.

In addition, it has standard fittings such as a 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.


1995 Ducati 750SS

The Italian engineers from Borgo Panigale have designed a more affordable and well-mannered version of the 900SS, in the embodiment of the smaller Ducati 750SS. This machine has features such as a 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.

In the engine department it comes equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.


1996 Ducati 750SS

If you are on the market for an affordable yet powerful sportbike designed by the Italians from Borgo Panigale, then the 1996 MY Ducati 750SS may be the right choice for you. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.

Also, it boasts fittings such as a 41mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable Showa monoshock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes with Brembo calipers, a full-fairing with a small windshield, a dual seat, a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel, trellis frame, and analogue instrumentation dials.


1997 Ducati 750SS

1997 Ducati 750SS

The 1997 MY Ducati 750SS has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air-cooled, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 66 horsepower and 72 Nm of torque.

It also comes with fittings such as a dual seat with a passenger grab handle, blacked-out, cast-aluminum wheels, a steel trellis frame, analogue instrumentation dials, Brembo disc brakes both in the front and in the rear, a full-fairing with a small windshield, and a Showa suspension package composed of a 41mm upside-down front fork and an adjustable monoshock in the rear.


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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.