Ducati 748SPS

Ducati 748SPS

Make Model	Ducati 748SPS
Year	1998
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	748
Bore x Stroke	88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Induction	Weber electronic
Ignition / Starting	Electronic I.A.W. / electric
Max Power	105 hp 77 KW @ 1100rpm
Max Torque	74 Nm @ 8700rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension	Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, fully adjustable, 127 mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, 130 mm wheel travel
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Dry-Weight	196 kg
Fuel Capacity (res)	17 Litres (4L)
Standing ¼ Mile	11.2 sec / 127 mp/h
Top Speed	163 mp/h
Manuals	Ducati.com / SimonTools / Ducati 916 / Ducati manuals / Motor Deutschland

Derived from racing bikes that have been consistently winning WSB championships since WSB began, the first Ducati Superbike, the 851, was launched in 1987, this bike was followed with the 888, 916, 748 and the 996. The 916 won several worldwide awards including 4 “Motorcycle of the Year” awards from MCN magazine. The 996 replaced the 916 in 1998. An entry into the legend of Italian motorcycling racing, an aggressive, high performance and beautifully designed machines, closely derived from Ducati’s currently competing in the WSB. Aimed at purists who want everything from a bike with its compact design and slim silhouette to provide superior handling at speeds up to 170 mph. Combines advanced thermodynamics of 4-valve per cylinder with unsurpassed efficiency of Desmodromic valve system.