Ducati 750 F1 (1986)

The Ducati 750 F1 is a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder motorcycle that features desmodromic two valves per cylinder and a belt-driven engine. With a displacement of 748 cc or 45.6 cu in, the bike boasts a compression ratio of 10.0:1, a max power of 75 hp at 9,000 rpm, and a peak torque of 70.6 Nm at 7,000 rpm. Other specifications of the bike include a wet, multi-plate clutch, a five-speed transmission, a 40 mm Forcella Italia fork for its front suspension, and a Marzocchi PVS 4 cantilever mono-shock for its rear suspension. The Ducati 750 F1 has a top speed of 200 km/h or 124 mph, and its dimensions are as follows: length – 2110 mm, width – 690 mm, height – 1130 mm, wheelbase – 1400 mm, and seat height – 750 mm. The bike weighs 175 kg or 386 lbs without fuel, and it has a fuel capacity of 18 L or 4.8 US gal or 4.0 Imp gal. The bike’s front and rear tires are 120/80 V16 and 130/80 V18 respectively. The bike features a red frame, red-white-green colour scheme, and its manual is available on Bevelheaven.com. The Ducati 750 F1 was road-tested by Moto.Journal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 F1 Desmo

Year: 1986

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: 10.0:1

Induction: 2 x 36 mm Dell’Orto PHF36 carburetors

Spark Plugs: Champion RA6YC

Ignition: Kokusan electronic

Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 55.2 kW / 75 hp @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque: 70.6 Nm / 7.2 kgf-m / 52.1 ft-lb @ 7000 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: 40 mm Forcella Italia 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