Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2000 Ducati 748. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Though it was originally introduced in 1994, the Ducati 748 didn’t come to the United States until 1997. That means we already knew what our European colleagues thought of it in advance – and the reviews were glowing. It was almost identical to the 916, sharing everything from styling to even the majority of the bottom end of the engine. The main differences were a narrower rear tire (180 vs 190) and different cylinders/heads. As the pistons were smaller and traveled a shorter distance, Ducati was able to raise the redline to 11,500 rpm. This resulted in 95 horsepower and a power delivery that thrived on revs as opposed to the lazier, torquier nature of the 916.
The slight sacrifice in peak horsepower paid off in even better handling thanks to the reduced weight, and Ducati’s signature trellis frame was complemented by a set of Showa forks, a Sachs shock, and some Brembo calipers clamping down on 320mm twin discs up front.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB3R2YB011929. The seller is the original owner and purchased the bike new from Scuderia West in San Fransisco, California.
The odometer shows 9,816 miles.
Maintenance:
In February 2021, the seller had Del Almo Motorsports replace the battery, the belts and fluids, the side stand switch, the fuel sender, the chain guides, and the tires.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us flush and fill the brake fluid, engine oil, and coolant. We also repaired the rear brake master cylinder and rear brake pump.
Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 1718/ Rear: 1618
Tire % Front: 90% / Rear: 90%
Tire Press Front: 36PSI / Rear: 34PSI
Brake % Front: 80% / Rear: 80%
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Front: New; Rear: New; Clutch Fluid: New
Oil Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Rusty
Battery: 12.9V Standing 13.7V Charging
Notes:
• Rust and corrosion on various parts, frame, and suspension.
• Fairings have some damage
• Headlights are foggy
• Clutch plates are rusty
• Chain is rusty
• Age of belts unknown
• Tires are aging out
Services Recommended:
• RR Chain
• RR Clutch plates
• Heavy Detail
Modifications:
Sargent seat.
Fast by Ferraci clip-ons.
Tinted windscreen.
Repainted lower fairings. Per the seller, “the fairing was repainted 15 years ago after getting scratched during transport.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 1618 and 1718.
The sale includes four keys, the original purchase receipt, the most recent service records, as well as a 748R manual given to the seller at the time of purchase.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through April 2024.
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