DUCATI 750 F1 Desmo (1986-1987) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1987, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 750 F1 Desmo, a road-oriented motorcycle with the same package as the previous model. It packed the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

The bike debuted in 1985 and was derived from the 750 TT1 racing model, which was a larger version of the 600 TT2 from 1981. In addition, the bike was available in three special edition models: Montjuich, Laguna Seca, and Santamonica.

The bike's aesthetic was characterized by standard features, such as a full fairing with a rectangular headlight up front and a small windscreen, a single seat with lumbar support, a red-finished frame, a center stand, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

It packed the same suspension system as the previous model, comprised of a 40 mm Forcella Italia telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable Marzocchi shock absorber on the rear, providing excellent handling.

It also shared the same braking system as the previous model, including two 280 mm discs on the front wheel coupled to single-piston calipers and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1987 Ducati 750 F1 Desmohad installed a 748cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering 76 hp with a peak force at 9,000 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.