Ducati 748 (SPS, 748S, 748R)

TypeSuperbike
Production1994-2003
SuccessorDucati 749

History


Ducati 748 (1994-2000)
Ducati 748 (2001-2003)
* new five-spoke Marchesini wheels, front fork with titanium nitride (TiN) treatment
Ducati 748 SPS (1996-1999)
Ducati 748S (2000-2002)
Ducati 748R (2000-2002)

Specifications


ENGINE
Engine (type)Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementTwin-cylinder, 90° L-type
Bore & Stroke88,0 x 61,5 mm
Displacement748 cm³ (45,6 cu. in)
Compression ratio11.5:1

11.6:1 – Ducati 748 SPS
Valve trainBelt driven desmodromic, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power97,0 hp (72,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – Ducati 748 / 748S

104,0 hp (76,5 kW) / 11000 rpm – Ducati 748 SPS

106,0 hp (78,0 kW) / 11000 rpm – Ducati 748R
Max. torque74,0 Nm / 7,6 kgm / 9000 rpm – Ducati 748 / 748S

78,0 Nm / 8,0 kgm / 8500 rpm – Ducati 748 SPS

75,0 Nm / 7,7 kgm / 9000 rpm – Ducati 748R
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,4 sec.1 – Ducati 748 / 748S
Top speed246 km/h (153 mph)2 – Ducati 748 / 748S
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
Fuel economy / consumption5,81 l / 100 km (40 mpg)3
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchDry, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveChain
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

2.467
1.765
1.400
1.182
1.043
0.958
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of high-strength steel
Front suspension, travel43 mm inverted telescopic fork Showa (fully adjustable), 127 mm / 5,0 in

43 mm inverted telescopic fork Öhlins (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – Ducati 748R
Rear suspension, travelSwingarm with mono-shock Showa (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in

Swingarm with mono-shock Öhlins (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in – Ducati 748 SPS, 748S, 748R
Front tire size120/60-ZR17

120/70-ZR17 – Ducati 748R
Rear tire size180/55-ZR17
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity17,0 l / 4,49 US gal. (reserve – 4,0 l)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemElectronic type
Alternator12V-520W
Battery12V-10Ah
DIMENSIONS
Overall length2050 mm / 80,7 in – Ducati 748 / 748S

2030 mm / 79,9 in
Overall width685 mm / 26,9 in – Ducati 748 / 748S

780 mm / 30,7 in
Overall height1090 mm / 42,9 in – Ducati 748 / 748S

1080 mm / 42,5 in
Seat height790 mm / 31,1 in
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55,5 in
Ground clearance150 mm / 5,9 in
Dry weight192 kg / 423 lbs – Ducati 748R

194 kg / 427 lbs – Ducati 748 SPS

196 kg / 432 lbs – Ducati 748 / 748S
Curb (wet) weight

Images


Ducati 748
Ducati 748
Ducati 748

Video


2001 Ducati 748

Manuals


Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Ducati 748 (05/1997), 0-60 mph
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Ducati 748 (05/1997), Top speed
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015”, Ducati 748 (05/1997), Average MPG