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.
Manufactured in February of 2011, this example is VIN: ZDM3H74R61B007309, Engine #: H741002069.
The odometer shows 5,989 miles.
It is production number 839.
Maintenance:
The seller notes that he performed a Desmo service (including belts) on the bike within the last year.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, change the engine oil/filter, and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok ,<0.150 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5 Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 04/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 15/22
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.2V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.5V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 3 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Engine uses Motul 7100 engine oil
Modifications:
Termignoni exhaust.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 1522 and 0423.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Ducati is offered on a clean California title with registration current through May 2026.
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