Ducati 750 F1

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The Ducati 750 F1 was an eligible replica of the Ducati TT1, which was successful in the Tourist Trophy World Championship and produced by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati from 1985 to 1988.

Like the TT1 and its predecessor, the TT2, the F1 had a very light yet stable lattice frame that was open at the bottom and integrated the engine from the Ducati Pantah as a load-bearing part. This frame was the first frame on a Ducati to feature a single central strut to support the rear swing arm. The displacement of the engine, which had already been heavily modified for the TT2, had been increased from 597 cm³ to 748 cm³ for the TT1 and F1.

Due to the uncompromising seating position with a single bench seat, the hard, sporty chassis combined with the typical engine characteristics and the loud exhaust system, this machine became known and sought after as a "racing machine" for road use. The few-built examples were sold at high prices, giving this model an extraordinary and exclusive aura when it was released. Because of this, these machines are well-paying collectibles these days.

There were three special models of the 750 F1, all of which were built in very small numbers and differ from the original version only in details. It was named after the famous Autodromo di Santamonica , Circuit de Montjuïc and Laguna Seca race tracks . The further development of the 750 F1 then led to the Ducati 750 Sport .

Technical specifications

Construction year 1985-1988
cylinder 2, 90 ° angle, 4-stroke, 2 valves per cylinder, desmodromic , air cooling
Displacement / compression 748 cc / 9.3: 1
Bore / stroke 88mm / 61.5mm
power 53 kW / 70 hp at 8,000 min -1
Empty weight 189 kg
wheel size front 120 / 80-16, rear 130 / 80-18 (and others depending on the model)
Transmission / clutch 5-speed / wet or dry clutch, depending on the model and year of manufacture
Top speed 206 km / h

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