Ducati 748R (2002)

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The Ducati 748R is a motorcycle that was released in 2002. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with DOHC and desmodromic four valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 748cc and a bore and stroke of 88 x 61.5mm. The cooling system is liquid cooled and the compression ratio is 11.6:1. The lubrication system is a wet sump and the engine oil used is semi-synthetic 10W/40 with a capacity of 3.5L. The induction system used is Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M and the spark plug is a Champion RA59 with electronic ignition. The maximum power output is 77 kW (105 hp) at 1100 rpm, while the maximum torque is 75 Nm (7.65 kg-m or 55.3 ft-lb) at 8700 rpm. The clutch is a dry, multi-plate hydraulic control, and it has a six-speed transmission. The final drive is a chain with a ratio of 2.64:1. The frame is a trestle type constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy. The front suspension is an inverted type with 43mm diameter stanchions, fully adjustable, and TiN coated ~Ahlins. The front brakes have two 320mm discs, four-piston calipers, and Brembo. The rear brakes have a single 220 mm disc, one-piston caliper, and Brembo. The front and rear tires are 120/60 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2050mm, a width of 685mm, and a height of 1090mm. The wheelbase is 1410mm, and the dry weight is 198kg. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters, and it has an average consumption of 5.8 L/100 km. The braking distance from 60 km/h – 0 is 13.3 m, while from 100 km/h – 0 is 37.7 m. It has a standing quarter-mile time of 11.2 sec, and a top speed of 250 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 748R

Year: 2002


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 61.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Oil Capacity: 3.5 L / 3.7 US qt / 3.1 Imp qt
Induction: Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M
Spark Plug: Champion RA59
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: 12V 16Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 77 kW / 105 hp @ 1100 rpm
Max Torque: 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm

Clutch: Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 2:1 (31/62)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.64:1 (14/37)
Final Drive: Chain, 520 VL4 – 5/8″ x 1/4″
Frame: Trestle type constructed of “ALS 450” steel alloy
Front Suspension: Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, ~Ahlins, fully adjustable, TiN coated
Front Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, ~Ahlins
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Dimensions: Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in.

Handlebar Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in.
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.8 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 40.7 US mpg / 48.9 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.3 m / 43.6 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.7 m / 123.7 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 204 km/h / 127 mph
Top Speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph

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