The Ducati 750 Imola Desmo motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 163 kg (359.4 lb).
Key specifications
1972Year released
748 ccDisplacement
163 kgDry weight
1,540 mmWheelbase
How the Ducati 750 Imola Desmo 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.
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.
This model Ducati database average
Ducati database percentile rankings
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Displacement27th
748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 748 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,540 mm
100/90-18 front / 120/90-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-18 |
| Rear tire size |
120/90-18 |
| Front tire width |
100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
18 in |
| Rear tire width |
120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Rear rim diameter |
18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released |
1972 |
| Category |
Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
80.0 x 74.7 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
10.8:1 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel control |
Desmodromic valve control |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Telescopic fork Marzocchi |
| Rear suspension |
Pivoting fork with Ceriani suspension units |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
100/90-18 |
| Rear tire |
120/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
163 kg (359.4 lb) |
| Wheelbase |
1,540 mm (60.6 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed |
249.0 km/h (154.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.5031 hp/kg |
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