Laverda 750 SS vs Ducati 748 SPS (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 750 SSDucati 748 SPS
Model year19981998
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower66 hp104 hp
Torque80 Nm
Weight176 kg194 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

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

Picking between the Laverda 750 SS and the Ducati 748 SPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 750 SS brings 66 hp in a 176 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: