DUCATI 750SS (1996-1997) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Supersport and SS was a series of sports motorcycles in Ducati's range manufactured since 1988, replacing the Pantah model, and produced until 2007 when they were replaced by the Ducati Supersport 950 model.

In 1996, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 750SS, a sports motorcycle with the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modification whatsoever.

The bike's appearance was represented by standard fittings, including a full fairing with a medium windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a dual exhaust system, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike retained the same frame and suspension from previous models, including a steel trellis frame, a 41 Showa inverted telescopic fork on the front, and an adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling.

Also, the braking system was retained, including a 320 mm disc engaged by a four-piston caliper on the front and a 245 mm rotor with a two-piston caliper managing the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1996 Ducati 750SS had installed a 748cc air-cooled four-stroke V-twin engine underneath its armor, managed by Mikuni carburetors. As for the power figures, the engine delivered 66 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 72 nm (53 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.