The Ducati 750 Sport motorcycle was produced from 1974 to 1978 and featured a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin-cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a bevel gear-driven capacity of 748cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.3:1, and 2 Dell’Orto PHF 32A carburetors for induction, and was cooled by air. The engine was capable of producing a maximum power of 45.6 kW / 62 hp at 8200 rpm. The ignition system utilized points and coil, and the battery was a Yuasa 12N-12A-4A-12V. The bike was started with a kick.
The Ducati 750 Sport featured a wet, multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 2.187:1 (32/70), and gear ratios of 1st 2.237 / 2nd 1.562 / 3rd 1.203 / 4th 1.000 / 5th 0.887:1. The final drive ratio was 2.250:1 (16/36), and the final drive was a chain. The motorcycle had a tubular steel, twin downtube frame and was equipped with a Ceriani telescopic fork front suspension and a dual-shock Marzocchi 305 mm, 3-way adjustable rear suspension. The front brake was a single 275 mm disc with a Lockheed caliper, and the rear brake was a 200 mm drum.
Other features of the Ducati 750 Sport included a black frame and yellow and black colors. The bike had a length of 2200 mm / 86.6 in, width of 710 mm / 28.0 in, height of 1070 mm / 42.1 in, and a wheelbase of 1530 mm / 60.2 in. The seat height was 780 mm / 30.7 in, and the bike had a dry weight of 182 kg / 401 lbs. The fuel capacity was 17 liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal, and the motorcycle was capable of a top speed of 210 km/h / 131 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 750 Sport
| Year | 1974 – 78 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.187:1 (32/70) |
| 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 | Ceriani telescopic 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 |
