Ducati

DUCATI 750SS 1992

DUCATI 750SS 1992
DUCATI 750SS 1992 · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELDUCATI 750SS 1992
Year1992
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 90° L-twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt-driven camshafts
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power48.5 kW / 66 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque72 Nm / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionKokusan electronic
Induction2 x 38 mm Mikuni BDST 38-B70 flat-slide carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionShowa GD 022-007-OX monoshock, cantilever swingarm
Front BrakesSingle 320 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2020 mm / 79.5 in
Overall Width710 mm / 28.0 in
Overall Height1110 mm / 43.7 in
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs
Wet Weight188 kg / 416 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/60-17 Dunlop Sportmax Radial
Rear Tyre170/60-17 Dunlop Sportmax Radial
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.7 L/100 km / 41 US mpg
Top Speed210 km/h / 130 mph
Ducati file

The 1992 750SS continued as Ducati's entry-level Supersport, sharing its basic engine with the earlier 750 Sport but with a wet clutch and a pair of 38 mm Mikuni carburettors. The US test described a stable, nimble and comfortable bike with a lean-running flat spot, priced well under the 900SS. It was a few kilos lighter than the 750 Sport it succeeded.