Ducati 750 SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Ducati 750 SS motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 202 kg (445.3 lb).

Key specifications

1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998Model years
748 ccDisplacement
73 hpPower
202 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19731974197519761977197819911992199319971998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1973 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
1991199288.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio
199119929.0:1
Front brakes
19911993Single disc
Front tire
19911992120/60-17
Power
197663 hp (46.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
1991199265 hp (47.4 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
1993199766 hp (48.2 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Rear brakes
19741998Single disc
Rear tire
19761978120/90-18
19911992160/60-17
Wet weight
19761978210 kg (463 lb)
19911992191 kg (421.1 lb)
Fuel capacity
1991199217.00 L (4.49 US gal)
199317.50 L (4.62 US gal)
Top speed
19761978200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
19911992208.0 km/h (129.2 mph)
1997200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
1998185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)

How the Ducati 750 SS 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 power73 hp
Low 18 hpAverage 104.9 hpHigh 214.2 hp

About 30% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 28th 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.

Wet weight202 kg
Low 136 kgAverage 203.9 kgHigh 249 kg

Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Ducati models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 12.4 LAverage 16.6 LHigh 22 L

About 8% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 80th 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 power28th

73 hp — more powerful than about 28% of Ducati models with power data.

Displacement27th

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

Wet weight53rd

202 kg — heavier than about 53% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 47%.

Fuel capacity80th

18 L — larger than about 80% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • Air cooled • 73 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.361 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 361.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 97.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Power 73 hp (53.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 80.0 x 74.4 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.50-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 202 kg (445.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)

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.