Ducati 748 SPS vs Laverda 750 SS (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SPSLaverda 750 SS
Model year19981998
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower104 hp66 hp
Torque80 Nm
Weight194 kg176 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

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

Picking between the Ducati 748 SPS and the Laverda 750 SS 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 SS counters with 66 hp at 176 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: