Ducati 748 R vs Ducati 750 SS i.e. (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 748 Rstacks up against the Ducati 750 SS i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 RDucati 750 SS i.e.
Model year20021999
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower106 hp61 hp
Torque75 Nm60 Nm
Weight192 kg183 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4-Pistons
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 1-piston
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati 748 R vs Ducati 750 SS i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 R and the Ducati 750 SS i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 R brings 106 hp in a 192 kg package, while the Ducati 750 SS i.e. counters with 61 hp at 183 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: