[Carbon749]

OK, I'll start it off with my limited knowledge .... but, someone much more knowledgeble than me will be along soon.

748R - full on ohlins model, race spec, etc
748S - slightly tweaked motor with a few goodies on it
748BP - base model with twin seat
748mono - base model single seat

748E - basic model about 2002 or 2003. Low spec suspension, no dzuz fasteners. Seemed to be built to a price. No offence to any 748e owners ... it's still a Ducati

Engine output etc will have changed between models and probably increased with time.

Pre 2001 - gold frame and wheels
Post 2001 - grey frame and wheels

Post 1997 (ish) - Jap electrics, helped cure a lot of the electrical issues.

My first Ducati was a 1997 748BP, that I converted to Mono, with carbon termi's. Loved the bike. Had it for 2 years and apart from a throttle cable that snapped I only had to pay for services and tyres.



Hope some of the above helps.



[Edited on 28-2-2006 by Carbon749]