2001 Ducati 748 S

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Highlights

  • Advisory-free MOT valid until September 2027
  • The vendor reports the bike is in very good condition for its age and runs very smoothly
  • Low mileage of 30,525 miles, supported by MOT history
  • Full service including cam belts November 2024, with extremely minimal mileage since

The Appeal

Massimo Tamburini's iconic 916 family remains one of the most celebrated designs in motorcycling history, and the 748 S distils that magic into a lighter, higher-revving package. The "S" specification brought track-focused upgrades including TiN-coated Showa forks, Marchesini wheels, and an adjustable steering head, components that elevated the 748 from a capable sportbike into a genuinely focused machine for committed riders.
This 2001 example has covered 30,525 miles and, being UK-registered, sidesteps the complications that can accompany grey-import Ducatis. With the 748 S increasingly recognised as a modern classic in its own right, this presents a straightforward opportunity to acquire one of Ducati's most characterful desmodromic twins.

Key Information

  • Mileage: 30,525 miles (supported by MOT history)
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom
  • Technical inspection status: MOT valid until September 2027, no advisories
  • Technical specs: 748cc L-twin, six-speed manual
  • Paperwork: no specific documentation mentioned by the vendor
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The Detail

  • Red paintwork
  • 17-inch grey 5-spoke Marchesini wheels
  • Fully adjustable 43mm inverted Showa forks with TiN coating
  • Adjustable Showa monoshock rear suspension
  • Single-sided swingarm
  • Brembo brakes
  • ALS 450 steel alloy trellis frame with adjustable steering head
  • All instruments reported to be in working order
  • Minor scratches noted on the front mudguard and the side of the seat
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Auction Details

  • Year2001
  • MakeDucati
  • Model748
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer30,525 Miles
  • Engine size748cc
  • TransmissionManual, 6 speed
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLondon
  • CountyGreater London
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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