Ducati 748 Biposto (1999-00)

The Ducati 748 Biposto motorcycle was produced between 1999 and 2000. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder and belt driven. The engine has a capacity of 748 cc and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The lubrication system is a wet sump and the bike uses semi-synthetic oil with a capacity of 3.5 L. The induction system is Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M and the ignition is electronic with a 12V 16Ah battery. The bike has a maximum power of 72.1 kW/98 hp at 1100 rpm and a maximum torque of 75 Nm at 8700 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed manual with a dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control clutch. The frame is a trestle type constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy, with inverted front suspension and progressive linkage rear suspension. The front brakes use 2 x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake uses a single 220 mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike has a ground clearance of 150 mm and a dry weight of 202 kg. Its fuel capacity is 17 litres and the average consumption is 5.8 L/100 km. It can reach a top speed of 248.7 km/h and has a 0-60 km/h braking distance of 13.3 m. The Ducati 748 Biposto can go a quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at a speed of 195.2 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748 Biposto

Year: 1999 – 00

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, Sachs

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: 24.5 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