Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)

Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)

The Ducati 750 Supersport: a masterclass in understated elegance and unbridled performance. Its air-cooled V-twin engine may have been downsized from its original 900SS intentions, but it still packs a punch, delivering a rich tapestry of torque and character that belies its relatively modest output.

This is an engine that rewards patience, coaxing the rider into a harmonious rhythm as it chugs along at 3000rpm before bursting into a crescendo of boomy, clattery Ducati noises above 6000rpm. And yet, despite its undoubted charm, this isn’t an engine for the faint of heart – particularly in low-speed traffic, where the high first gear can feel like a hindrance.

But on the open road, all such reservations are forgotten as the Ducati 750 Supersport comes alive, its trellis frame flexing and folding with a suppleness that belies its appearance. It’s a bike that demands to be ridden hard and fast, its engine singing out in delight as it eats up miles of winding road. In short, this is a motorcycle experience that’s impossible to resist – and one that will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, 90Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Engine Capacity45.6 cubic inches / 748 cc
Max Power48.5 kw / 66 hp
Max Torque72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Weight (Wet/Kerb)416 lbs / 188 kg
Seat Height30.7 inches / 780 mm
Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelDucati 750 Supersport (Half fairing)
Year1993

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, 90Ltwin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Displacement45.6 cubic inches / 748 cc
Bore x Stroke88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Max Horsepower48.5 kw / 66 hp
Max Torque72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
Engine Management SystemFuel injection
Cooling SystemAir cooled

Performance

Top Speed210 km/h / 130 mph

Transmission

ClutchWet, multiplate
Gearbox5 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio1.972:1 (36/71)
Gear Ratios1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.966:1
Final DriveChain

Electrical & Electronics System

BatteryYuasa 12V 14Ah
StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension41 mm Showa GD 031 inverted telescopic fork
Front Suspension Travel4.7 inches / 119 mm
Rear SuspensionShowa GD 022-007-OXmonoshock,cantilever swingarm
Rear Suspension Travel5.3 inches / 135 mm
Rake25
Trail104 mm / 4.1 in

Wheels & Brakes

Front Wheel/Rim Size3.50 x 17
Front Tire Size120/60-17, Dunlop Sportmax Radial
Rear Wheel/Rim Size5.50 x 17
Rear Tire Size170/60-17,Dunlop Sportmax Radial
Front BrakesSingle 320mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length2020 mm / 79.5 in
Overall Width710 mm / 28.0 in
Overall Height1110 mm / 43.7 in
Seat Height30.7 inches / 780 mm
Wheelbase55.5 inches / 1410 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Fuel Tank Capacity17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight416 lbs / 188 kg
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs

Features

  • Four stroke engine
  • Twin cylinder configuration
  • DOHC (dual overhead camshafts)
  • Desmodromic valve train with 4 valves per cylinder
  • Belt driven
  • Air-cooled V-twin engine
  • 748cc displacement
  • 60bhp maximum power at 8500rpm
  • 20kg lighter than a CBR600
  • Dry weight of 3881lb
  • Trellis frame
  • Rear suspension is unsophisticated but effective
  • High first gear handicaps low-speed performance
  • Engine chugs happily from 3000rpm
  • Redline at 9000rpm
  • Light yet steady steering
  • Excellent handling and stability
Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)
Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)
Ducati 750 Supersport (Half fairing) (1993)

Know someone who’d find this useful? Share this page with a friend, your riding club or your favourite motorcycle community.

Explore our collection of Ducati motorcycles for detailed specifications and model information. Or browse all motorcycle manufacturers.


more Specifications