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750 S Sport

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Power/Weight
0.36 hp/kg
Top Speed
196 km/h
Engine
748 ccm

1973 Ducati 750 S Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Ducati's sport motorcycle platform, the 1973 Ducati 750 S Sport pairs a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68.4 HP (49.9 kW) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 91.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 750 S Sport measures 192 kg (423 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.81 kg per horsepower).

Specific Output
91.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.36 HP/kg (2.81 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 68.4 HP (49.9 kW)) @ 5250 RPM
Fuel Control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Oil sump
Performance
Top Speed 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.25-19
Rear Tyre 3.50-18
Front Brakes Single disc. Scarab, hydraulic
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 192.0 kg (423.3 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3562 HP/kg
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