Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2002 Ducati 748R.
Though it first debuted 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 the bottom end of the engine.
The 748R was introduced in 2000 and produced until 2002. With the R designation, you got upgrades galore, including shower injectors, high-lift cams, titanium connecting rods, titanium valves, and a larger carbon fiber airbox to help free all 106 horses from the strengthened engine.
Even still, the 2001 model was the one to get, as that’s when Ducati upgraded the brakes and the suspension to components of a quality befitting a homologation special. In addition to steel braided brake, clutch, and fuel lines, the bike also received a steering damper and fully-adjustable Öhlins suspension front and rear.
Worldwide production of the 748R is said to number some 2,610 units total. Of those, 1,756 examples were yellow, and the remaining 854 examples were red. All 185 bikes delivered stateside were yellow.
This example is VIN: ZDM3H74R62B011443. The seller acquired it two years ago from a private party (“a racer back East.”)
This example is in track dress and as such the true miles are unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller states “I did the belts two years ago when I got it. Did recent oil change, and went through the entire bike at ECS then was parked. Has a built motor by Sea Coast. I have a dyno chart. In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: N/A
Gas Tank Internal Condition: SEDIMENT IN FUEL
Engine Oil Level: GOOD
Engine Oil Quality: GOOD
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: LOW
Coolant Quality: UNKNOWN
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: NA
Headlight Low Beam: NA
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: NA
Turn Signals: NA
Tail Light: NA
Brake Light (Front Switch): NA
Brake Light (Rear Switch): NA
Plate Light: NA
Horn: NA
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 2621
Tire Date Code Rear: 2421
Tire % Remaining Front: 70
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60
Tire Press. Front: 14
Tire Press. Rear: 12
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.8V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: NO
Test Ride Distance: NA
Notes:
TIRES AGED
SEDIMENT FLOATING IN FUEL
COOLANT LOW
F BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
RACEBODYWORK
Recommended Repairs:
Replace F/ R Tires
Remove sediment and fuel from fuel tank
Flush/fill coolant
Bleed/Flush front brake lines
Modifications:
Fully built motor, 52mm Termi half system, Woodcraft clip-ons, Gilles rear sets, upgraded clutch slave, quick change rear sprocket, Duc Shop offset triple clamps, upgraded 1198S forks with upgraded valving, Ohlins steering damper, SSR keyless fuel cap, keyless ignition, upgraded Brembo clutch master and RCS brake master, Woodcraft vented clutch cover, Shark Skinz race plastics (same as other bike), gas tank griper, quick change sprocket, race front fairing stay (same as other Ducati), Magnesium front and rear with 6″ wide rear Marchesini wheels, 748R rotors upgraded to fully floating, powder coated carriers, DynoJet quick shifter, Rizoma lever guard, and Öhlins rear shock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Power Cup 2 tires with date codes of 2421 and 2621.
The sale includes no keys because as a track bike the ignition cylinder has been removed.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Ducati is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any 748R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
