The Ducati 748 SPS was a high-performance motorcycle produced from 1998 to 1999. It featured a four stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748 cc. The bike was liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 11.6:1 and a primary drive ratio of 2:1. It had a maximum power output of 72.1 kW at 11000 rpm and a maximum torque of 75 Nm at 8700 rpm. The SPS model had a dry, multi-plate clutch and a 6-speed transmission. The frame was a trestle type constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy, and the bike featured an inverted type front suspension and a progressive linkage with an adjustable monoshock rear suspension. The front brakes were equipped with two 320mm discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes were equipped with a single 220mm disc and one-piston caliper, both made by Brembo. The bike weighed 198kg, had a fuel capacity of 17 litres, and had a top speed of 250 km/h. The Ducati 748 SPS had a consumption average of 5.8 L/100 km and could go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. Its braking distance from 60 km/h to 0 was 13.3m, while its ¼ mile standing time was 11.2 seconds with a top speed of 204 km/h. It was a highly-regarded and sought-after motorcycle, known for its power and agility.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 748 SPS
| Year | 1998 – 99 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt |
| Induction | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M |
| Spark Plug | Champion A55V |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Battery | 12V 16Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 72.1 kW / 98 hp @ 1100 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 66.8 kW / 90.8 hp @ 10900 rpm |
| Max Torque | 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2:1 (31/62) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.64:1 (14/37) |
| Final Drive | Chain, 520 VL4 – 5/8″ x 1/4″ |
| Frame | Trestle type constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy |
| Front Suspension | Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 25 degrees |
| Dimensions | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in. |
| Handlebar Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in. |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 40.7 US mpg / 48.9 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 13.3 m / 43.6 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 37.7 m / 123.7 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.2 sec / 204 km/h / 127 mph |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph |
