Ducati 750SS (1997)

The Ducati 750SS was a motorcycle produced in 1997. It had a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic engine that had a capacity of 748cc. The engine had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and was air-cooled. The bike also had a Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetor and Kokusan electronic ignition. The maximum power output was 48.5 kW (66 hp) at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque output was 72 Nm (53.1 ft-lb) at 6500 rpm. The bike had a wet, multi-plate clutch and a five-speed transmission. The front suspension was a Marzocchi 40 USD/E inverted telescopic fork, and the rear suspension was a Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm. The front brake had two 320mm discs and two piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single 245mm disc and two piston caliper. The bike had a length of 2000mm (78.7 in), a width of 730mm (28.7 in), and a height of 1125mm (44.3 in). The dry weight of the bike was 176kg (388 lbs), and the wet weight was 188kg (416 lbs). The fuel capacity of the bike was 17.5 L (4.6 US gal), and it had a consumption average of 5.7 L/100km (41 US mpg). The bike was capable of a top speed of 220 km/h (124 mph) and could reach 174 km/h (108 mph) in a quarter-mile. The Ducati 750SS was available in a white frame with red or black color. The manual for the bike was “The Motorhead.”


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 Supersport

Year: 1997


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
Oil Capacity: 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
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: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: 2.000:1 (31/62)
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: Marzocchi 40 USD/E inverted telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 119 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/60-17, Dunlop Sportmax Radial
Rear Tyre: 170/60-17, Dunlop Sportmax Radial
Dimensions: Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 104 mm / 4.1 in

Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs
Wet Weight: 188 kg / 416 lbs
GVWR: 341 kg / 752 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: 220 km/h / 124 mph
Colours: White frame, red or black
Manual: The Motorhead

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