DUCATI 750 GT (1971-1972) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 750 GT was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Ducati from 1971 to 1974. The bike was designed by Fabio Taglioni and was the first Ducati motorcycle that packed a 90-degree V-twin engine configuration that became a signature feature for future Ducati bikes.

In 1971, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 750 GT, a long-journey-oriented motorcycle that also handled light off-road trails. It had a classic design with no additional fairings and great potential.

In the aesthetic department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a round headlight on the front with analog instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on both sides, a center stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a 38 mm Marzocchi fork on the front and dual three-way adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wire spoke wheels were fitted with a 280 mm disc on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, delivering optimum stopping performance.

As for power, the 1971 Ducati 750 GT had installed a 748cc four-stroke L-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 57 hp with maximum strength at 7,700 rpm.