2001 Ducati 750 Sport Dark FF

Specifications
- Category
- Sport
- Displacement
- 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 748.00
- Engine details
- V2, four-stroke
- Power
- 61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
- Torque
- 62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
- Top speed
- 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
- Bore × stroke
- 88.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 2.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear travel
- 136 mm (5.4 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/60-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Dry weight
- 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
- Seat height
- 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
The 2001 Ducati 750 Sport Dark FF
The 2001 Ducati 750 Sport Dark FF sits as an accessible entry point into Ducati's sportbike family, offering genuine Italian performance without the intimidation factor of the brand's superbike offerings. This middleweight sport machine delivers a balanced combination of engaging performance and real-world usability, powered by Ducati's signature L-twin engine that produces its torque low in the rev range where street riders actually use it. The riding position strikes a compromise between aggressive sport ergonomics and comfort for longer rides, while the 815mm seat height keeps things manageable for average-sized riders. The Dark FF designation reflects Ducati's late-1990s and early-2000s trend toward blacked-out styling that gave these bikes a more understated appearance compared to their red-and-white siblings.
The 2001 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2000 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This motorcycle appeals to riders stepping up from smaller displacement bikes who want authentic Ducati character without the maintenance intensity or physical demands of the brand's flagship models, as well as experienced riders seeking a lighter, more nimble alternative to heavyweight sport tourers.
More Ducati 2001 models
















