Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 748R gearing

[fil2]

I read on a post sumwhere that the 748R gearing out of the quote is to high....is this the case do i need to change it..?? to what...??? and why....

It seems ok to me.......

[neil748r]

Hi fil,

The 748R is higher geared compared to any other 748. In this case, by gearing, we are really talking about sprocket sizes and ratios.

748R standard 14/36, 748SP & SPS 14/37 all others 14/38.

Sure the bike feels "OK" with standard ratio but "OK" could be better! The cheapest option is to source a good secondhand 38T rear sprocket from another 748. Your other option is to by a seperate rear sprocket carrier to which you can then fit a wide selection of sprocket sizes. More expensive due to the initial outlay for the carrier (£85 - £135 depending on which brand you go for) but the payoff is that the sprockets are cheap (£25-£35).

Even changing to a 38T rear will make a really noticable difference although if you go down the carrier route maybe think about a 39T or 40T.

As the 748R more than any other Duc thrives on revs, going up at the back helps to keep the motor in the "sweet spot". You lose a couple of mph flat out but no more than that - when was the last time you had it flat out in top for any prolonged period anyway?

All I can say is DO IT!!!! Transforms the bike into how it should really have left the factory.

Cheers, Neil.

P.S. If you go higher than 38T you also need a new chain - up from standard 94 link to 96 link.

[marksduc748]

The other option is one off the front which is three on the back..

[neil748r]

True, one tooth off the front is generally pretty close to adding 3 at the rear.

Dropping from the stock 15T to a 14T front makes a huge difference on a 916/996/998 and costs very little to do, however, in Phil's case he already has a 14T on the front so that's not an option.

[marksduc748]

Yes well spotted neil to my deliberate mistake just making sure you are paying attention. to be honest I didnt realise he was running a 14 tooth.

[neil748r]

You gotta get up pretty early to catch me out matey - in fact you'd pretty much have to stay up all night!

[marksduc748]

oh i'm sure of that!