Ducati 748
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | 1994–2003 |
| Successor | Ducati 749 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 748 cc (45.6 cu in) desmodromic liquid cooled 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 88 mm × 61.5 mm (3.46 in × 2.42 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 11.6:1 (SP, SPS) |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (150 mph) (Economy, Biposto) 250 km/h (155 mph) (SP, SPS) 255 km/h (158 mph) (R) |
| Power | 87 hp (65 kW) @ 10,400 rpm 73 kW (98 hp) @ 11,000 rpm (Strada, Biposto, Economy 1995–1999) 72 kW (97 hp) @ 11,000 rpm (748 2000–2007) 78 kW (104 hp) @ 11,000 rpm (SP, SPS) 79 kW (106 hp) @ 11,000 rpm (R) |
| Transmission | Dry multiplate clutch, 6 speed, chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm telescopic fork, all Showa exc. R, Ohlins Rear: Swingarm, rising rate shock, all Showa exc. R, Ohlins, and Economy, Sachs-Boge |
| Brakes | Front: 2 × 320 mm disc Rear: 220 mm disc |
| Rake, trail | 24.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (56 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,050 mm (81 in) (1995–1996) 2,030 mm (80 in) (1997–2002) W: 685 mm (27.0 in) (1995–1996) 780 mm (31 in) (1997–2002) H: 1,090 mm (43 in) (1995–1996) 1,080 mm (43 in) (1997–2002) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 200 kg (440 lb) (Strada) 202 kg (445 lb) (Biposto) 198 kg (437 lb) (SP) 194 kg (428 lb) (SPS) 196 kg (432 lb) (Economy) 192 kg (423 lb) (R) (dry) 203 kg (448 lb) (unfueled) (wet) |
| Related | Ducati 916 |
The Ducati 748 was a Ducati sport bike made from 1994 to 2002. The 748 was the smaller version of the 916, and was succeeded in 2003 by the 749.
The Ducati Desmoquattro engine began as 748 cc (45.6 cu in) displacement engine, with cylinder heads that were originally meant for a smaller bore than the 916, so the introduction of a smaller version of the 916 was to be expected.
The Ducati 748 is identical in almost every way to the 916, both creations of Ducati in-house designer Massimo Tamburini, and both sharing some design elements with the Ducati Supermono. The only differences are rear tyre size (180/55/17 as opposed to the 916's 190/50/17) and engine capacity (88 mm bore and 61.5 mm stroke) of 748 cc (45.6 cu in). The engine's shorter piston stroke gives a higher rev ceiling of 11500 RPM, and the smaller pistons help the engine accelerate more quickly.
Ducati produced several variations of the 748, starting with the basic 748 Biposto (meaning "two seat") in 1994 and then the 1995–96 748SP and 1996–99 748SPS followed as more powerful options. The different variations of the engine (weighing close to 54 kilograms (119 lb) each, produced at least 71 kilowatts (95 hp). The SP and SPS engines were in a higher state of tune and also came only as monoposto (meaning "single seat"), although it was possible to order the base 748 with a monoposto option, and were intended as homologation machines for World Supersport racing. Other extras over the base model included Ohlins rear shock and fully floating cast-iron Brembo brake disks. The engines also came with an oil cooler.
The Ducati 748L, also known as the Neiman Marcus edition, is a limited edition model produced by Ducati Motors. One hundred were produced in 1998 and sold exclusively through the Neiman Marcus catalog. The 748L features Mercury metallic paint, carbon fiber front fender and chain guard.
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