The Ducati 748 S motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 202 kg (445.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 748 S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 7% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 50th percentile across Ducati models.
About 15% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 27th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 50% of Ducati models with power data.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.
790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.485 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 485.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 131.0 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 202 kg (445.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 245.0 km/h (152.2 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4851 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.