1999 Ducati 750 SS i.e.

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
- 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
- Top speed
- 205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Bore × stroke
- 88.0 x 61.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 2.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Fuel control
- Desmodromic valve control
- Cooling
- Air
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission
- Chain (final drive)
- Clutch
- Wet plate
- Frame
- Tubular trestle frame with upper section made of highstrength steel.
- Rake
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 96 mm (3.8 inches)
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic upside-down fork.
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- At the bottom pivot point the rear shock absorber is connected to the steel swingarm.
- Rear travel
- 71 mm (2.8 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc. 4-pistons
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 1-piston
- Rear brake Ø
- 245 mm (9.6 inches)
- Dry weight
- 183.0 kg (403.4 pounds)
- Seat height
- 812 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1100 mm (43.3 inches)
- Length
- 2020 mm (79.5 inches)
- Width
- 780 mm (30.7 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
- Starter
- Electric
The 1999 Ducati 750 SS i.e.
The 1999 Ducati 750 SS i.e. sat in the middle of Ducati's SuperSport range, offering genuine Italian sport bike performance in a more accessible package than the flagship models. This was a proper sport bike that delivered classic Ducati character — the distinctive L-twin engine note, aggressive riding position, and that unmistakable red-blooded Italian personality that made even routine rides feel special. The fuel-injected engine provided crisp throttle response and strong midrange pull, while the steel trellis frame and quality suspension components offered genuine sporting capability on both street and track. The riding experience emphasized involvement over outright speed, rewarding smooth inputs and precise technique.
The 1999 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1998 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This makes finding a well-maintained 1999 Ducati 750 SS i.e. more about the individual bike's story than year-specific improvements.
These bikes attract riders stepping up from middleweights who want authentic Italian sport bike experience without superbike intensity, plus collectors drawn to the last generation of carbureted Ducati sport bikes before fuel injection became universal.
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