748 Biposto

1999 Ducati 748 Biposto Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Ducati 748 Biposto sport motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 97 HP (70.8 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 129.7 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 748 Biposto measures 218 kg (481 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.44 HP/kg (2.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 258 km (160 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 244 km/h (152 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1995 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.