748 R

2001 Ducati 748 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 2001 Ducati 748 R relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP (77.4 kW) while maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.7 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the 748 R measures 192 kg (423 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.81 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.