The Ducati 748 Biposto, manufactured in 1997-98, is a four-stroke L-twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder motorcycle. It has a 748cc/45.6 cu in engine with a 11.5:1 compression ratio and a maximum power of 72.1 kW/98 hp at 1100 rpm. The motorcycle has a dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control clutch and a six-speed transmission. The front suspension has a Showa GD051, fully adjustable inverted type with 43 mm diameter stanchions, while the rear suspension has a Showa GD052-007-02 progressive linkage with an adjustable monoshock. The bike has a trestle type frame constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy with a brake system of 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers in the front, and a single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The 748 Biposto has a fuel capacity of 17 litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal, which offers an average consumption of 5.8 L/100 km/17.3 km/l/40.7 US mpg/48.9 Imp mpg. The motorcycle has a top speed of 248.7 km/h/154.3 mph and can reach 0-60 km/h in 13.3 m/43.6 ft and 0-100 km/h in 37.7 m/123.7 ft. Motoplus conducted a road test of the Ducati 748 Biposto.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 748 Biposto
| Year | 1997 – 98 |
|---|---|
| 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 00 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 |
| Road Test | Motoplus |
