The Ducati 750 Super Sport motorcycle was produced in 1990-91, powered by a 748cc, 90 degree L twin cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It used a Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetor, Kokusan electronic ignition and had a maximum power output of 48.5 kW / 66 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb at 6500 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed with a dry, multiplate clutch, and a chain final drive. The front suspension was a 41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork, while the rear suspension was a Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock with a cantilever swingarm. The brakes were single 320mm and 245mm discs with 2 piston calipers, and the tyres were 120/60-17 front, and 170/60-17 rear. The bike weighed in at 173 kg dry and 193 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal, and had an average consumption of 5.7 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.1 sec / 174 km/h / 108 mph, and the top speed was 210 km/h / 130 mph. The bike was available in white frame, red or black colours and was reviewed positively by Motorcycle News.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ducati 750 Super Sport
| Year | 1990 – 91 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetors |
| Spark Plug | Champion RA6HC |
| Ignition | Kokusan electronic |
| Battery | Yuasa 12V 14Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 48.5 kW / 66 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry, 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 | 2.466:1 (15/37) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Single 320mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60-17 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 381 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 193 kg / 425 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.1 sec / 174 km/h / 108 mph |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130 mph |
| Colours | White frame, red or black |
| Review | Motorcycle News |
