Ducati 748 SP vs Bimota SB7 (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 748 SPstacks up against the Bimota SB7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SPBimota SB7
Model year19971997
Price
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower104 hp132 hp
Weight200 kg178 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Ducati 748 SP vs Bimota SB7 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 SP and the Bimota SB7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 SP brings 104 hp in a 200 kg package, while the Bimota SB7 counters with 132 hp at 178 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: