Ducati 750SS (1973-74)

The Ducati 750 Super Sport, a motorcycle manufactured between 1973 and 1974, had a 748 cc four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder engine with a 9.5:1 compression ratio. The engine featured a single overhead camshaft with two valves per cylinder and was cooled by air. First starting with a kick, the motorcycle had maximum power of 51.5 kW and torque of 71.6 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission had five speeds and a wet, multiplate clutch. The frame was made of tubular steel and had a twin downtube. The front suspension was a 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork, and the rear had dual shocks that were three-way adjustable, measuring 305 mm from Marzocchi. The front brakes comprised of twin 275 mm discs with a Scarab caliper, while the rear brake was a single 230 mm disc with a Lockheed caliper. The 180 kg motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 17 litres and a top speed of 230 km/h. The blue/green frame and silver colours were the options available for the Super Sport.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 Super Sport

Year: 1973 – 74
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: 9.5:1
Induction: 2 x Dell’Orto PHM 40A carburetors
Cooling System: Air cooled
Spark Plugs: Champion L82Y, Lodge RL51
Ignition: Points and coil
Battery: Yuasa 12N-12A-4A-12V
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 51.5 kW / 70 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 71.6 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 52.8 ft-lb @ 5500 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: 2.500:1 (16/40)
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, twin downtube
Front Suspension: 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, Marzocchi 305 mm, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Twin 275 mm disc, Scarab caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230 mm disc, Lockheed caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50 – 18 C7 Metzeler Racing
Rear Tyre: 3.50 – 18 C7 Metzeler Racing
Dimensions: Length 2200 mm / 86.6 inWidth 660 mm / 26.0 in Height 1050 mm / 41.3 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Top Speed: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Colours: Blue/green frame, silver