750 SS

1976 Ducati 750 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Ducati for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1976 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 63 HP (46 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.2 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 SS measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.33 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 200 km/h (124 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.