Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Some advice please

[Guido]

Michael,

I've had a 2001 748R from new. I'm now at 20k miles on it and can't wait for the first dry roads in over 6 weeks in order to have a blast this Saturday or Sunday. I still love it after all this time and miles.

I was that sad sole running it for 30m ins in the garage yesterday.

Like most vehicles, the different letters dictate the spec you'll get for your £'s. On the 748's they'll all have a 748cc motor but each model up the ladder will have a slightly different state of tune in terms of it's engine and a slightly higher spec of components on the rest of the chassis (i.e. Ohlins over Showa, Carbon over plastic).

In most cases the SPS, S and R models will be single seaters with an ally subframe. On the Bip's & E's you'll have a steel subframe with a twin (Biposto) seat.

My 748Bip made me smile, but as you would expect, the R is an altogether different kettle of fish.

Go for it...you'll not be disappointed.

Where are you based? You could hook up with some of the folks on this board and get the feel of the bike for yourself (i.e. close-up looks, aura, sound, passion of the owner etc)