750 SS

1973 Ducati 750 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1973 Ducati 750 SS relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 73 HP (53.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.6 HP per liter, 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 750 SS measures 202 kg (445 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.77 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 217 km/h (135 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1973 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.