Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2001 Ducati 748S. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
To the joy of American riders, Ducati finally decided to import the 748 in 1997. Considered a baby brother to the 916, Ducati’s 748 had been well-loved by the European motorcycling press since its introduction. It was identical in almost every way to the 916, both creations of Ducati in-house designer Massimo Tamburini, and both sharing some design elements with the Ducati Supermono. The only differences were rear tire size (180/55/17 as opposed to the 916’s 190/50/17) and engine capacity (88 mm bore and 61.5 mm stroke) of 748cc. The engine’s shorter piston stroke also gives a higher rev ceiling of 11,500 RPM, and the smaller pistons and lightened flywheel help the L-twin engine build revs quicker up to a peak horsepower output of 95.
In 2000, Ducati offered three variants of the 748 – the base, the S, and the R. The S featured the same motor as the base model but it got lighter 5-spoke Marchesini wheels, upgraded suspension (Showa forks with Titanium-Nitride coating and Showa shocks), and an adjustable steering head.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB3R61B008389. The seller acquired the bike through an Iconic auction in November 2020.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 360 miles. The odometer currently shows 4,129 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that the bike has had a “full desmo service including new belts” along with “all fluids flushed and changed (motul).”
Additionally, he “replaced the previously cracked temperature gauge” and installed “new Dunlop Q3 tires” with date codes of 2118 and 5218.
The seller reports that the “bike has been kept on a tender, in a climate controlled garage, started and run up to temperature regularly. This Ducati is truly flawless and ready to ride.”
Modifications:
Termignoni carbon fiber exhaust.
Custom Corbin seat with a Luimoto team Italia seat cover in black alcantara.
Paulimoto Racing clutch cover, pressure plate.
STM clutch slave cylinder, Paulimoto Racing sprocket cover.
Design Corse brake and clutch master cylinder reservoir caps.
Ducati carbon fiber heel guards, exhaust guards.
Ducati carbon fiber chain guard, rear hugger.
Inside of the tank:
The sale also includes three keys, the original owner’s manual, a Ducati cover, and the original brake and clutch reservoir caps.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller reports that there are no cosmetic blemishes of note.
Currently located in Mogadore, Ohio, this is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any 748S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
