Ducati 750 F1 (1985)

The Ducati 750 F1 Desmo motorcycle was produced in 1985 with a four-stroke, 748cc L twin-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder and belt-driven SOHC desmodromic technology. It had a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and utilized two 36mm Dell’Orto PHF36 carburetors with a Bosch BTZ electronic ignition system. The bike could produce a maximum power output of 46 kW or 62.5 hp at 7500 rpm, and maximum torque of 61 Nm or 45 ft-lb at 6500 rpm. It had a wet, multiplate clutch and a 5-speed transmission. The primary drive ratio was 1.972:1 with gear ratios of 2.500 (1st), 1.714 (2nd), 1.333 (3rd), 1.074 (4th), and 0.966:1 (5th). The final drive ratio was 2.666:1 using chain drive. The suspension utilized a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and a round section chrome-moly steel swingarm with an adjustable (for preload) cantilever mono-shock, Marzocchi PVS 4, in the rear. The bike had 2 x 280mm front discs with a single-piston caliper and a single 260mm rear disc for braking. It had a length of 2110mm, a width of 690mm, a height of 1130mm, and a wheelbase of 1400mm. The dry weight was 175kg with a fuel capacity of 18L. The color scheme was red frame, red, white and green. The top speed of the bike was 200km/h or 124mph. Manuals for the bike can be found at Bevelheaven.com, and a road test of the bike was done by Moto.Journal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 F1 Desmo

Year: 1985
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 2 x 36 mm Dell’Orto PHF36 carburetors
Spark Plugs: Champion L82YC
Ignition: Bosch BTZ electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 46 kW / 62.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 61 Nm / 6.22 kgf-m / 45 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.972:1 (36/71)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.666:1 (15/40)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Round section chrome-moly steel swingarm with adjustable (for preload) cantilever mono-shock, Marzocchi PVS 4
Front Brakes: 2 x 280mm Discs, single piston caliper.
Rear Brakes: Single 260 mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Dimensions: Length: 2110 mm / 83.1 in Width: 690 mm / 27.2 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Top Speed: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Colours: Red frame, red white and green
Manual: Bevelheaven.com
Road Test: Moto.Journal