DUCATI 748 Biposto (1994-1995) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 748 was a sports bike manufactured by Ducati from 1994 to 2002 as a smaller displacement version of the Ducati 916. The motorcycle was replaced in 2003 by the Ducati 749 model.

The Ducati 748 and 916 models were identical in almost every way, designed by Massimo Tamburini and sharing design components with the Ducati Supermoto. The only differences between the two machines were the rear tire size and engine capacity.

In addition, Ducati manufactured several versions of the 748 model, starting with the 748 Biposto (two-seater) in 1994, followed by the Ducati 748SP from 1995 to 1996, and joined by the Ducati 748SPS from 1996 to 1999.

In 1994, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 748 Biposto, the standard model of the range, packing standard features, such as a full fairing, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 1994 Ducati 748 Biposto had installed underneath its bodywork a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 96 hp with a peak force at 11,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 8,700 rpm.

The engine power was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 249 kph (154 mph).