Ducati 748S (2001)

The Ducati 748S motorcycle was released in 2001 and features a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748cc. The engine is liquid cooled and has a compression ratio of 11.6:1. The motorcycle has a dry, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a final drive ratio of 2.64:1. The frame is constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy and the front suspension is an inverted type with 43mm diameter stanchions that are fully adjustable. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs with four piston calipers while the rear brake is a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a seat height of 790mm and a dry weight of 198kg. It also has a fuel capacity of 17L and an average consumption of 5.8L/100km. The Ducati 748S can go from 0 to 60km/h in 13.3m and has a standing quarter-mile time of 11.2 seconds with a top speed of 250km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748S

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 A55V

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: 2.64:1 (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, 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, 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