Ducati 748 Biposto Review

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Ducati 748 Biposto
4.6 stars
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jamest748's Review of Ducati 748 Biposto Sports Bike

14th Jul 2008

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 months
  • Reliability
    3.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2000
  • Build quality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Incedible sound, raw, brutal power and stunning looks.


Bad Points

Tall first gear, slightly sore wrists.


General Comments

Everyone told me I was mad buying this as my first 'real' bike. Passed my test last month and had this sitting around waiting for me to ride it! I have the Biposto which I'd recommend as a starter 748 for anyone. It's not got insane power but more than you'll need to get you started. The first time I took her out I thought she'd be hard to control as I was not used to the power. But if you're sensible and respect the bike you will be rewarded greatly for it. I cannot explain how incredible the feeling is when you open up the rattling v-twin engine and the power is unleashed. From right at the bottom of the rev range the power is there waiting to be used all the way up to about 11,000 rpm where the sound just makes love to your ears. When decelerating the sound is even more awesome. The tall first gear will have you slipping the dry clutch round tight corners and roundabouts but that's all. The riding position feels like your Superman whizzing through the air but at the end of the ride your wrists ache a bit and your back might be a bit stiff. The fuel consumption so far seems to be reasonable, filled up with £15 of fuel (at the time of writing this it was £1.21 per litre for super v-power fuel!) which has got me over 100 miles. If you are thinking about this bike I'd say you won't be disappointed at all. Just enjoy. I wanted to write this review how I would have wanted to read it if I was going back 2 months to look at buying one again. Honestly, buy one with history and a clear receipt of the cambelts having been changed in the last 1/2 years. They will have to be replaced every 2/3 years and cost about £200 all in. The services can be costly if you want the whole works and anything out of the ordinary needs doing but just look after her and she will show you a good time.

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