Ducati 748 S vs Laverda 750 S (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 748 Sstacks up against the Laverda 750 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 748 SLaverda 750 S
Model year20021999
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower97 hp82 hp
Torque73 Nm
Weight196 kg185 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 748 S vs Laverda 750 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 748 S and the Laverda 750 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 748 S brings 97 hp in a 196 kg package, while the Laverda 750 S counters with 82 hp at 185 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: