DUCATI 748 Biposto (1998-1999) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1998, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 748 Biposto, a fully-faired sports machine that debuted in 1994 as a smaller displacement version of the Ducati 916 and continued production until 2002, when it was replaced by the 2003 Ducati 749.

In every department, the Ducati 748 was identical to the Ducati 916, both models designed by Massimo Tamburini sharing design elements with the Ducati Supermono. Two notable features made the difference between the two models, such as the rear tire size and engine displacement.

In the visual department, the Ducati 748 Biposto (two-seater) was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, dual headlights, a two-piece dual seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and an adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

As for the power figures, the 1998 Ducati 748 Biposto took its muscles from a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 96 hp with maximum strength at 11,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 8,700 rpm.

The braking performance was achieved by two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.