Ducati 750 SS i.e. vs Ducati 748 SPS (1999)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 750 SS i.e.Ducati 748 SPS
Model year19991998
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower61 hp104 hp
Torque60 Nm80 Nm
Weight183 kg194 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-PistonsDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 1-pistonSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

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

Picking between the Ducati 750 SS i.e. and the Ducati 748 SPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 750 SS i.e. brings 61 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati 748 SPS counters with 104 hp at 194 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: