Ducati 748SP (1995-97)

The Ducati 748 SP was a motorcycle produced between 1995 and 1997, featuring a four-stroke, L-twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven, with a capacity of 748 cc/45.6 cu in. The cooling system was liquid-cooled, with a compression ratio of 11.6:1 and a wet sump lubrication system. The induction system was the Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M, and the ignition was electronic, with a 12V 16Ah battery for electric starting. The maximum power output was 72.1 kW/98 hp at 1100 rpm, with a maximum torque of 75 Nm/7.65 kg-m/55.3 ft-lb at 8700 rpm. The clutch was dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control, with a 6-speed transmission and a final drive ratio of 2.64:1 with chain-driven 520 VL4 – 5/8″ x 1/4″. The motorcycle had a trestle-type frame constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy, with an inverted-type front suspension, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable and a progressive linkage rear suspension with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02. The front and rear brakes were 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers and a single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle weighed 198 kg/436 lbs dry, with a fuel capacity of 17 Litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal, and an average consumption of 5.8 L/100 km/17.3 km/l/40.7 US mpg/48.9 Imp mpg. It had a maximum speed of 250 km/h/155 mph, with a top speed of 250 km/h/155 mph, a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.2 sec/204 km/h/127 mph, and a braking distance of 60 km/h – 0 of 13.3 m/43.6 ft and 100 km/h – 0 of 37.7 m/123.7 ft.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748 SP

Year: 1995 – 97


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
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: 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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