Ducati 750 Sport (1972-73)

The Ducati 750 Sport was first introduced in 1972 and remained in production until 1973. It features a four stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 748 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. Induction is provided by two Dell’Orto PHF 32A carburetors and it has a kick start. The maximum power output is 45.6 kW / 62 hp at 8200 rpm. The transmission is a 5 speed with a wet, multiplate clutch and a primary drive ratio of 2.448:1. The final drive is via chain and has a ratio of 2.250:1. The frame is a tubular steel, twin downtube design and the suspension features a 38 mm Marzocchi fork at the front and dual shocks at the rear. The front brake is a single 275 mm disc with a Lockheed caliper, while the rear brake is a 200 mm drum. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2200 mm in length, 710 mm in width and 1070 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1530 mm and a dry weight of 182 kg. The fuel capacity is 17 liters and the top speed is 210 km/h. The color scheme for the motorcycle is a black frame with yellow and black accents.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 Sport

Year: 1972 – 73
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHF 32A carburetors
Cooling System: Air cooled
Spark Plugs: Marelli CW 260T, Lodge 3HN
Ignition: Points and coil
Battery: Yuasa 12N-12A-4A-12V
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8200 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2.448:1 (29/71)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.250:1 (16/36)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, twin downtube
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, Marzocchi 305 mm, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Single 275 mm disc, Lockheed caliper
Rear Brakes: 200 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25 – 19
Rear Tyre: 3.50 – 18 or 4.10 – 18
Dimensions: Length 2200 mm / 86.6 inWidth 710 mm / 28.0 in Height 1070 mm / 42.1 in
Wheelbase: 1530 mm / 60.2 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 210 km/h / 131 mph
Colours: Black frame, yellow and black