DUCATI 748SP (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 748 was a fully faired sports motorcycle that debuted in 1994 as the smaller displacement version of the Ducati 916. The 748 model continued production until 2003 when it was succeeded by the Ducati 749.

In addition to the base model, the maker also released the Ducati 748SP from 1995 to 1996 and the Ducati 748SPS from 1996 to 1999. Both machines were more powerful than the standard model.

Both SP and SPS versions packed a more tuned engine than the base model, came as a monoposto (single seat), and were intended as homologation machines for World Supersport racing. In addition, the base model was also available with a monoposto option.

Other differences that separated the SP and SPS versions from the base model included a race-derived Ohlins rear shock absorber, fully-floating cast-iron Brembo brake discs, and an oil cooler.

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 748SP, a sports machine that packed the same standard features as the base model, such as a full fairing, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1995 Ducati 748SP had installed a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, delivering an output power of 105 hp at 11,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 8,700 rpm.