Ducati

DUCATI 750SS 1975 - 1976

DUCATI 750SS 1975 - 1976
DUCATI 750SS 1975 - 1976 · Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 750SS 1975 - 1976
Year1975 - 1976
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel-gear driven
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke80 x 74.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.65:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power51.5 kW / 70 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque71.6 Nm / 52.8 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
IgnitionElectronic
Induction2 x Dell'Orto PHM 40 carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel, twin downtube
Front Suspension38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionDual Marzocchi 310 mm shocks, 3-way adjustable
Front BrakesTwin 280 mm discs, Scarab calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, Lockheed caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2200 mm / 86.6 in
Overall Width660 mm / 26.0 in
Overall Height1050 mm / 41.3 in
Seat Height760 mm / 30.0 in
Wheelbase1500 mm / 59.1 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight180 kg / 397 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.50-18
Rear Tyre3.50-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed230 km/h / 143 mph
Ducati file

The square-case 750 Super Sport succeeded the round-case bike with a new crankcase design, still with desmodromic valves and a stiff, rider-friendly chassis. For 1976 it gained left-side gear shifting, steel tanks, air cleaners and quieter Lanfranconi mufflers. Output was tiny, and the bikes are now rare collector's pieces.