Ducati 748R (2001)

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The Ducati 748R motorcycle was released in 2001 with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine that had DOHC, desmodromic four valves per cylinder, belt-driven, and a capacity of 748cc or 45.6 cubic inches. The bike has a compression ratio of 11.6:1 with a wet sump lubrication system and requires semi-synthetic 10W/40 engine oil while having a capacity of 3.5 liters or 3.7 US quarts. The Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M induction system and the Champion RA59 spark plug contribute to the electronic ignition system’s reliable performance. The bike produces a maximum power of 77 kW or 105 hp at 1100 rpm and a maximum torque of 75 Nm or 7.65 kg-m or 55.3 ft-lb at 8700 rpm.

The Ducati 748R has a dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control clutch connected to a six-speed transmission with primary and final drive ratios of 2:1 (31/62) and 2.64:1 (14/37), respectively. It is supported by a trestle-type frame constructed of ALS 450 steel alloy, with an inverted type, 43mm diameter stanchions front suspension by ~Ahlins, and a progressive linkage with an adjustable mono-shock by ~Ahlins in the rear.

The bike’s front brakes comprise two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers by Brembo, while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc with one-piston caliper by the same manufacturer. The Ducati 748R motorcycle has a length of 2050mm, width of 685mm, height of 1090mm, wheelbase of 1410mm, seat height of 790mm, and ground clearance of 150mm. It weighs 198kg with a fuel capacity of 17 liters or 4.5 US gallons. The bike can achieve a top speed of 250km/h or 155mph and complete the standing quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at 204km/h or 127mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748R

Year: 2001


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 RA59
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: 12V 16Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 77 kW / 105 hp @ 1100 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, ~Ahlins, fully adjustable, TiN coated
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, ~Ahlins
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: 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: 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

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