Description
Click here for an CycleVIN 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 Showa forks, Sachs shock, and Brembo calipers clamping down on 320mm twin discs up front.
This example is VIN: ZDM1SB3R4YB011947. The seller is the original owner, he bought it new from Wilson’s Motorcycles in February of 2000. “I was age 61 when I bought the Ducati and am a mature rider: no wheelies, no street racing, no track time. The bike has always been garaged.”
The odometer shows 29,527 miles.
Maintenance:
Oil and filter changes were performed at:
3/19/00, 786 miles
5/5/01, 3,067 miles
8/20/02, 4,826 miles
2/23/04, 6,798 miles
2/22/05, 7,925 miles
4/14/06, 10,691 miles
7/16/07, 12,369 miles
8/1/08, 14,301 miles
11/20/09, 18,037 miles
12/11/10, 19,432 miles
3/9/13, 20,605 miles
4/18/14, 22,573 miles
4/23/15, 24,378 miles
4/25/16, 25,231 miles
5/2/17, 26,589 miles
3/6/19, 27,665 miles
Notable Services:
February 2010, Pro Italia: valve adjustment, change belts, and plugs. Megacycle also reconditioned the rockers (a known issue with these motors), “tech said new hard-surfacing is 0.025″, factory is 0.008″.”
April 2001, Wilson’s Motorcycles: full service, new battery, new chain.
Modifications:
Leo Vinci exhaust.
Lithium-Ion battery, battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road 5 tires with date codes of 3020 and 0421.
The sale includes two keys, Workshop Manual, Owner’s Manual, and a rear wheel stand.
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 that expired in February 2022.
Per the California DMV website, it would cost $147 to make registration current through February 2023.
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