Ducati 750SS (1978-82)

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The Ducati 750 Super Sport motorcycle was produced from 1978 to 1982. It features a four-stroke, 90 degree L-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 748 cc and a compression ratio of 9.65:1. The bike is equipped with two Dell’Orto PHM carburetors and an electronic ignition. Its maximum power output reaches 51.5 kW at 9000 rpm and its maximum torque is 71.6 Nm at 5500 rpm. The bike has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 2.187:1 and a final drive ratio of 2.500:1. It has a tubular steel frame and front suspension with a 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork. The rear suspension is dual shocks with a Marzocchi 310 mm, 3-way adjustable system. The bike comes with twin 280 mm disc brakes with a Scarab caliper on the front wheel and a single 230 mm disc brake with a Lockheed caliper on the rear wheel. It has a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph) and weighs 180 kg (397 lbs) when dry. The fuel tank has a capacity of 17 liters (4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 Super Sport

Year: 1978 – 82


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.65:1
Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHM 40A, B or C carburetors
Cooling System: Air cooled
Spark Plugs: Champion L82Y, L88A , Bosch W7B
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12N-12A-4A-12V
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 51.5 kW / 70 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 71.6 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 52.8 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.187:1 (32/70)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.500:1 (16/40)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, twin downtube
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, Marzocchi 310 mm, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Twin 280 mm disc, Scarab caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230 mm disc, Lockheed caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50 – 18
Rear Tyre: 3.50 – 18
Dimensions: Length 2200 mm / 86.6 inWidth 660 mm / 26.0 in Height 1050 mm / 41.3 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 230 km/h / 143 mph

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