Ducati

DUCATI 750 SPORT 1974 - 1978

DUCATI 750 SPORT 1974 - 1978
DUCATI 750 SPORT 1974 - 1978 · Photo: Rachel.dicerbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 750 SPORT 1974 - 1978
Year1974 - 1978
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel-gear driven
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke80 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionPoints and coil
Induction2 x Dell'Orto PHF 32A carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel, twin downtube
Front SuspensionCeriani telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual Marzocchi 305 mm shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front BrakesSingle 275 mm disc, Lockheed caliper
Rear Brakes200 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2200 mm / 86.6 in
Overall Width710 mm / 28.0 in
Overall Height1070 mm / 42.1 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1530 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight182 kg / 401 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.50-18 or 4.10-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed210 km/h / 131 mph
Ducati file

Later-run 750 Sport with the same 748 cc bevel-drive V-twin as the 1972-73 bikes. The source lists a Ceriani fork instead of Marzocchi, and the text notes a 1975 revision with a dual seat and pillion footrests for more comfort. It remains a conventional-valve-spring engine, mildly tuned compared with the 750SS.