Ducati 748 SPS vs Laverda 750 Diamante (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SPSLaverda 750 Diamante
Model year19981998
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower104 hp85 hp
Torque80 Nm75 Nm
Weight194 kg190 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Ducati 748 SPS vs Laverda 750 Diamante — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 SPS and the Laverda 750 Diamante usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 SPS brings 104 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Laverda 750 Diamante counters with 85 hp at 190 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: