1995 Ducati 748 SP with Five Miles

Description

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Upon its introduction, Ducati’s 748 proved a resounding success — and for good reason. Considered to be a baby brother to the 916, the two bikes were identical in almost every way, 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.

Ducati had the Japanese manufacturers beat in a couple of design tricks with the 748. For instance, the positive terminal of the battery is easily accessible through the right body panel air vent, so you can hook up a trickle charger for storage season without removing any bodywork. And when you do remove the bodywork, it comes off with Dzus fasteners. Additionally, Ducati chose to make the vast majority of other fasteners one of three allen wrenches for fairly major servicing.

Though standard bipostos are fairly common machines, the 748 SP is decidedly more elusive. Ducati introduced the up-spec version in 1995 as part of its homologation efforts, and just 500 examples were made worldwide that year. Beyond its legendary status amongst 748s, the SP is also one of rarest Tamburini-designed machines ever produced. With such exclusivity, Ducati gave the bike floating front discs, an Öhlins shock, and an alloy single seat subframe. What’s more, the SP got treated to upgraded cams, a reprogrammed chip, as well as an oil cooler and some Termignoni pipes.

This example is VIN: ZDM748S000279, engine #: ZDM748W4000165. The seller acquired the bike in 2022. Please note: The frame number is listed as ZDM748S000279DGM5 on the Certificate of Origin.

The seller states that “the bike was first imported into the United States in 1995. It is one of two SPs to come to Los Angeles.”

The odometer shows eight kilometers (five miles). Per the seller, “miles covered are strictly push miles. The bike has never been started and never had fuel — the battery is not even hooked up.”

Modifications:
Marchesini five-spoke wheels.

50mm Termignoni carbon fiber exhaust.

Ducati carbon fiber intake, airbox.

Ducati carbon fiber v fairing.

Ducati carbon fiber heel guards, sprocket cover.

Carbon fiber clutch cover.

Windscreen graphics.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli MTR02 tires.

The sale includes two keys, the original owner’s manual and assorted paperwork, all of the stock take-off parts, a selection of period literature, a rear wheel stand, and the original delivery crate.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Columbus, Ohio, this Ducati is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Please note: The seller is able to acquire a Tennessee title for an additional fee should the buyer be interested. Have any 748 SP stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!