Size Doesn’t Matter: 2001 Ducati 748S Monoposto for Sale

2001 Ducati 748S Monoposto
Miles: 12,100
Clean Title
Bid at Post: $4,500
Auction Ends: December 5th, 2024

Sometimes, size really doesn’t matter. In the case of the Ducati 748S, it might even make the package more… enjoyable. I’ll pause here for chuckles and lewd comments. The 748 used the same frame as the 916/996, but used a smaller engine displacing, surprise, surprise, 748cc and producing a claimed 97hp, down from the 916’s 114hp. But the motor is sweeter, revs better, and a 180 rear tire was spec’d, instead of the 916’s 190, meaning the bike had better turn-in and a bit more agility, compared to the bigger 916. The S-version of the 748 seen here didn’t add any power to the mix, but sported uprated, fully-adjustable Showa suspension with Ti-nitrided forks, snazzy Marchesini five-spoke wheels, and an adjustable steering head. In an era when many 600cc supersport bikes were pretty basic, compared to their bigger 750cc and 1000cc stablemates, the 748 was a top-shelf sportbike in every way. Only smaller, more nimble, and slightly more affordable than its bigger brother.

These 748/916/996 era Ducatis are becoming rare and collectible, plus they are a blast to ride and get lots of attention!

Lots of period correct carbon add ons

Remus titanium exhaust sounds amazing

Runs and drives great

Has reverse GP shift (can be changed back to standard if desired)

Clean CA title

Couple nicks and blemishes shown in pics, tank has a rub/fade mark on each side and a small scratch as seen in pics, but no dents or dings.

Neutral light seems to stay on (I’ve heard can be common and an easy fuse/relay/wiring fix)

The listing for this example happily included some nice shots of the bike with the fairings removed, and the bike presents as being well cared-for, and then there’s oh my god, my eyes: that yellow dash! And then there are those red anodized fork adjustment knobs… Hm, the Remus exhaust probably should have clued me in that there might be some farkles to deal with. In any event, this looks like a very nice, enthusiast-owned bike with reasonable miles and no real flaws that couldn’t be easily fixed with some basic tools, sandpaper, and a rattle can of black paint.

-tad