Ducati 748 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 748 motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

2001-2003Model years
748 ccDisplacement
97 hpPower
74.0 Nm @ 9,000 rpmTorque
196 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,410 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200120022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
200288.0 x 65.5 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Front brakes
2003Double disc
Rear tire
20022003180/55-ZR17
Torque
2002200373.0 Nm (7.4 kgf-m or 53.8 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm

How the Ducati 748 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.

Engine power97 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 8% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 49th percentile across Ducati models.

Displacement748 cc
Low 204 ccAverage 876 ccHigh 1,262 cc

About 15% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 27th percentile across Ducati models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 755 mmAverage 808 mmHigh 875 mm

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 39th percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 68th percentile across Ducati models.

This model Ducati database average

Ducati database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power49th

97 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement27th

748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.

Seat height39th

790 mm — taller than about 39% of Ducati models.

Fuel capacity68th

17 L — larger than about 68% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Ducati average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Ducati avg

1,474

4% below average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Ducati avg

808

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • 97 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,410 mmSeat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/60-ZR17 front / 180/55->R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55->R17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.495 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 494.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 129.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.43:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Power 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
Torque 74.0 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.6 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/60-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55->R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 196 kg (432.1 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.4949 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.