Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Very Cheap 748 anyone?

[Redsps]

sps was officially 98, but mine is a 97, so are a few more i know of.

[Fast_Si]

Keep the observations coming, I've emailed and asked the guy, but know little about Duke's at the mo. I'm after an SP or above, with the adjustable headstock, for racing in Thunderbikes. Cheers

[nelly]

Should be on 40mm caliper mounts. So that's new forks on it then Defo a BP subframe. Didn't the sps get a plaque on the top yoke to?
Just doesn't look right????? reckon that may be a fibreglass fairing to??
Ducati cans, for the 748 at least, didn't have removable baffles either.

[Red Leader]

I think "For a first Duke" there's nothing wrong with it. A good starting point to get to grips with the whole twin riding experence.. Then if you like it? get a proper one. If not sell it and get your money back. Just my two pence worth!!

[Redsps]

Nope, 65mm caliper mounts were correct on the sps, 40mm on the sp.
748sps didnt get a plaque either.

rob

[Redsps]

I also emailed him for the engine and frame numbers, becuase ducati-uk will tell you straight away what it is.
no reply from him as yet, looks like one to avoid to be honest.

rob

[nelly]

I stand corrected The brakes do appear to be right. I'm showing the SPS as a 1998 and 1999 bike. No 1997 either??

[Martinp]

Originally Posted by Red Leader

I think "For a first Duke" there's nothing wrong with it. A good starting point to get to grips with the whole twin riding experence.. Then if you like it? get a proper one. If not sell it and get your money back. Just my two pence worth!!

So what a 748 isnt a proper duke?

[Red Leader]

748dukes are great bikes. I have one but when the leathers come on it's usually either the 999 or 916 that comes out of the garage. The poor girl has only done 340 miles this year..

[Martinp]

Originally Posted by Red Leader

748dukes are great bikes. I have one but when the leathers come on it's usually either the 999 or 916 that comes out of the garage. The poor girl has only done 340 miles this year..

You have a 748 916 and 999 Still 340 miles in 5 days not bad going.