DUCATI 750 GT (1973-1974) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1973, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 750 GT, a standard versatile motorcycle in its third year of production. The bike handled busy city traffic, highway strolls, and even light off-road trails well.

The bike debuted in 1971 and continued production until 1974. It was designed by Fabio Taglioni and was the first 90-degree V-twin engine ever used on a Ducati motorcycle. Over its production period, the maker manufactured 4,133 units.

Compared to the previous model, the 1973 Ducati 750 GT packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a round headlight up front, analog instruments, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's skeleton was 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.

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed a 280 mm disc on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, delivering optimum stopping performance.

In the performance department, the 1973 Ducati 750 GT had its heartbeat set by a 748cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by two Dell'Orto carburetors, delivering an output power of 57 hp with maximum strength at 7,700 rpm.