Ducati 748 SPS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 748 SPS motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 104 hp (75.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 194 kg (427.7 lb).

Key specifications

1998Year released
748 ccDisplacement
104 hpPower
80.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
194 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height

How the Ducati 748 SPS 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 power104 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 53rd 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.

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 power53rd

104 hp — more powerful than about 53% 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.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • 104 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.536 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 536.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 139.0 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1998

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Power 104 hp (75.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
Torque 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
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 194 kg (427.7 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)

Performance

Top speed 245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.5361 hp/kg

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