2001 Ducati 748S

Description

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To the joy of American riders, Ducati finally decided to import the 748 in 1997. Considered a baby brother to the 916, Ducati’s 748 had been well-loved by the European motorcycling press since its introduction. It was identical in almost every way to the 916, 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.

In 2000, Ducati offered three variants of the 748 – the base, the S, and the R. The S featured the same motor as the base model but it got lighter 5-spoke Marchesini wheels, upgraded suspension (Showa forks with Titanium-Nitride coating and Showa shocks), and an adjustable steering head.

This example is VIN: ZDM1SB3R51B008349. The seller acquired the bike 22 years ago from GP Motorcycles.

The odometer shows 8,421 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller reports that he has performed regular oil changes throughout his ownership. He recently had National City Motorcycles overhaul the fuel system with a new fuel filter, fuel pump rebuild, pressure regulator, air separator, and air filter. Additionally, he had the battery replaced, the clutch master cylinder repaired, and new tires installed.

Modifications:
Fast by Ferracci exhaust.

Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with date codes of 3121 and 3521.

The sale includes one key.

The sale also includes a Pit Bull rear stand.

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 that expired in November of 2012.

Per the CA DMV website, it would cost $301 to make registration current through November 2024.

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