Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Edition (1998)

The Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Limited Edition motorcycle was introduced in 1998, with a four-stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, and desmodromic four valves per cylinder, as well as a capacity of 748 cc / 45.6 cu in. The engine, which is belt-driven and has a compression ratio of 11.5:1, is cooled by liquid and lubricated with semi-synthetic oil at a capacity of 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt. The fuel injection system is Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M, and the bike has a 12V 16Ah battery with an electric starter. The 748L Neiman Marcus Limited Edition produces a max power of 72.1 kW / 98 hp at 1100 rpm and a max torque of 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m / 55.3 ft-lb at 8700 rpm, with a dry multi-plate hydraulic control clutch and a six-speed gear transmission. The bike has a trestle-type frame, inverted front suspension with a 43mm diameter, and a progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock rear suspension. The front brakes are two 320mm discs with four piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 220mm disc with a one piston caliper, with a 120/60 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. The bike has a length of 2050mm / 80.7 in, width of 685mm / 27.0 in, height of 1090mm / 42.9 in, and a seat height of 790mm / 31.1 in, with a dry weight of 202kg / 441 lbs and a fuel capacity of 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal. The consumption average is 5.8 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 40.7 US mpg / 48.9 Imp mpg, while the braking 60 km/h – 0 distance is 13.3 m / 43.6 ft and the 100 km/h – 0 distance is 37.7 m / 123.7 ft. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.2 sec / 195.2 km/h / 121.3 mph and a top speed of 248.7 km/h / 154.3 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748L Neiman Marcus Limited Edition

Year: 1998


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: 11.5:1
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 RA 59GC
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: 2.71:1 (14/38)
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
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
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: 202 kg / 441 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 / 195.2 km/h / 121.3 mph
Top Speed: 248.7 km/h / 154.3 mph

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