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Ducati 748SPS

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Make Model

Ducati 748SPS

Year

1999 - 00

Engine

Four stroke, 90°“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 Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 11.6:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Oil Capacity 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt

Induction

Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M
Spark Plug Champion A55V

Ignition 

Electronic
Battery 12V 16Ah
Starting Electric

Max Power

72.1 kW / 98 hp @ 1100 rpm 

Max Power Rear Tyre

66.8 kW / 90.8 hp @ 10900 rpm

Max Torque

75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm
Clutch Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control

Transmission

6 Speed 
Primary Drive Ratio 2:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio 2.64:1 (14/37)
Final Drive Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4"
Frame Trestle type constructed of "ALS 450" steel alloy

Front Suspension

Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable
Front Wheel Travel 127 mm / 5.0 in

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes

2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo

Rear Brakes

Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo

Front Tyre

120/60 ZR17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR17
Rake 25°
Dimensions Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in
Width:     685 mm / 27.0 in
Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height 790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 5.9 in.
Handlebar Height 850 mm / 33.5 in.

Dry Weight

198 kg / 436 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Consumption Average

5.8 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 40.7 US mpg / 48.9 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h - 0

13.3 m / 43.6 ft

Braking 100 km/h - 0

37.7 m / 123.7 ft

Standing ¼ Mile  

11.2 sec / 204 km/h / 127 mph

Top Speed

250 km/h / 155 mph
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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.  

Updates for 2000:
Styling:
· Brembo 3 hollow spoke wheels
· gold wheels and frame
· 43mm Showa front forks with chrome-plated legs


Fittings:
· fixed fairing and fuel tank fittings

Ergonomics and comfort:
· Brembo PSC 12 clutch master cylinder with higher hydraulic ratio

Chassis:
· fixed castor steering geometry of 24 degrees 30 minutes
· adjustable 43mm Showa upside down front fork with chrome-plated legs
· adjustable Sachs rear shock absorber.

Engine:
· metallic head gaskets

Safety:
· side stand with lock at full extension and anti engine start sensor