Ducati 750SS (1990-91)

The Ducati 750 Super Sport motorcycle was produced in 1990-91, powered by a 748cc, 90 degree L twin cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It used a Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetor, Kokusan electronic ignition and had a maximum power output of 48.5 kW / 66 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb at 6500 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed with a dry, multiplate clutch, and a chain final drive. The front suspension was a 41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork, while the rear suspension was a Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock with a cantilever swingarm. The brakes were single 320mm and 245mm discs with 2 piston calipers, and the tyres were 120/60-17 front, and 170/60-17 rear. The bike weighed in at 173 kg dry and 193 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal, and had an average consumption of 5.7 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.1 sec / 174 km/h / 108 mph, and the top speed was 210 km/h / 130 mph. The bike was available in white frame, red or black colours and was reviewed positively by Motorcycle News.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 750 Super Sport

Year: 1990 – 91


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: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: Mikuni BDST 38-B70 carburetors
Spark Plug: Champion RA6HC
Ignition: Kokusan electronic
Battery: Yuasa 12V 14Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 48.5 kW / 66 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Dry, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.972:1 (36/71)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1
Final Drive Ratio: 2.466:1 (15/37)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Showa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm
Front Brakes: Single 320mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 170/60-17
Dimensions: Length: 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 173 kg / 381 lbs
Wet Weight: 193 kg / 425 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.3 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec / 174 km/h / 108 mph
Top Speed: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Colours: White frame, red or black
Review: Motorcycle News

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