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1994: Ducati 748 Biposto launched. Original base, two seat motorcycle.
1994: Ducati 748 SP launched. Racy version of the Biposto. Single seat, Ohlins suspension, carbon bodywork plus more.
1997: Ducati 748SPS launched. More racy version of SP – titanium con rods, lightweight frame and more.
2000: Ducati 748E launched. Replaced the Biposto as the ‘base’, two seat model.
2000: Ducati 748S launched. Racy version of the E. TiN coated forks, 5 spoke wheels, single or dual seat.
2000: Ducati 748R launched. Even racier than the S. Same frame as the ‘Foggy Rep’ 916.
2002: All models of Ducati 748 discontinued.
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Ducati 748 Model History
As the Moderator of this here 748 forum, I guess I should know a thing or two about the 748 model range, however I have to admit that there are significant gaps in my knowledge, which I'm hoping some of you can help me out with. This thread is aimed at pinning down the exact detail regarding when each 748 model was manufactured and the major specification differences between each.
I'll start off with the very basic models (which I'm not even sure about) and if I get no response, I'll do some research of my own later, and update this first post with details as and when I find them. Please refer back to this first post as I'll add more questions under each model as they arise. Thanks for any help in advance. Have I ever told you my 748 is amazing and I love it!
Ducati 748R (1999-2003)
- 2002: Black graphics on the tank and fairing and graphite paint detail on the seat.
- 2001: Got Ohlins shock, forks, carbon airbox - Not all Euro models got Ohlins dampers until 2002. most did. Brembo p34 4 pad calipers with Brembo race discs (4mm wider spaced too). All R models have the same size airbox, but 2001 are made from carbon (well top half is).
- All came with a slipper clutch as standard.
- 2000: Had the engine modification with shower injectors and increased BHP.
- The airboxes on R model 748's are larger because they have the throttle bodies inside them.
- The frames are the same apart from the cross member under the throttle body assy is 25mm lower to fit the larger throttle bodies. airbox mountings, frame tube size, frame width are all the SAME accross the 748 range.
- R models have wider cam belts, all years the same.
- Original Price from new: £11,000 (How many were made?)
Ducati 748S (?-2003)
- 2002: Available in special edition colours satin grey with red wheels.
- The S replaced the SPS but gave the same BHP as the E, improvements were, five spoke Marchesini wheels, Showa rear shock, Titanium Nitride coated forks for less friction, and the adjustable steering head.
- Original Price from new: £9,500
Ducati 748SPS (1997-1999)
- Replaced SP in 1998. Now get twin pin Brembo calipers, 98 style graphics with just 'DUCATI' on the side fairing and no tank graphics
- SP Steel rods replaced by SPS Titanium rods (NOT race rods, the same design as the BP rod but made from ti.) IMO not as good as the SP Rods but this allowed the crank to be very slightly lighter to balance.
- Original Price from new: £12,250
Ducati 748SP (1995-1998 )
- Engine mods are to allow engine tuning within the supersport rules.
- SP Camshafts - Longer duration, where most of the SP power comes from.
- High Compression Pistons fitted as standard (although if you check the specs they only list at 0.2:1 different, the hi-comp pistons mean with the squish set correctly (factory is always out) you get a far better CR, (just under 12:1)
- SP Con Rods - Steel, H section rods, allowing higher rev limits for racing, these rods are still considered up there with the best, made by Carillo, MUCH stronger than standard so allow sustained high revs.
- Alloy sub-frame with mono seat.
- Available in Yellow only
- Cast iron Brembo fully floating discs,
- Ohlins rear shock
- Came with 45mm standard system but also with the 45-50mm link pipe (without baffles) and 50mm carbon Termignoni's. (most buyers were un-aware of this and the dealer/owners hang on the them or you find the normal 45mm termis fitted.
- Came with yellow cover and rear paddock stand from new.
Ducati 748E (2000-2003)
- 2002 - Fairing design change (now without the side vents, like 998 ) and new exhaust system for E and S models - the exhaust is the same size but without link pipe (all in one) so if you wanted to fit anything other than just 45mm termis (45mm to 50mm for example) then you needed to replace the full system.
- 2001 - Fitted with the Testa-Basa motor (not testastretta!)difference is simply the stepped heads on the exhaust cams side- allowing the same head casting to be used for S4 monster and 748 (exhaust cam is lower in the head to miss the front wheel of the monster). E chassis same as 2000 BIP model but now with grey 3 spoke wheels and grey frame.
- The BIP was replaced by the E model, actually downgrading the Showa rear shock with a cheaper (Sach's?) unit and also losing the adjustable steering head on the BP, which had both road and track settings.
- Original Price from new: £8,500 (Standard two-seat model; E = Entry)
Ducati 748 BIP (1995-2000)
- 2000 model 748 (still listed as BP) has the BP motor in the E chassis but with a gold frame, non adjustable headstock and screw fasteners, no quick release on the fuel hoses. bit of a mix of BP and E models.
- In 1998 got a fairing decal change and 2 pin calipers, the new style rec/regulator and the later type generator system.
- Standard two-seat model (BIP = Biposto)
