In 2000, Ducati updated the 748 lineup to offer three variants – the base model, the S, and the R. The R was produced for WSS homologation purposes (750cc V-Twins competed against 600cc inline-4s). Only 2,610 R models were built, 185 of which came to the US.
There were several differentiators to the R compared to the base or the S – Ohlins suspension, a larger airbox (with a slightly different frame to fit it, MCN says it has the “same frame as the ‘Foggy Rep’ 916,” a slipper clutch and oil cooler. But the most significant (and coolest) difference was inside the shower injector system, which was also paired with titanium valves and connecting rods.
This example (VIN: ZDM1RC3L2YB007876) has clearly been enjoyed over the years as it has 21,000 miles. Modifications include a 50mm Termignoni exhaust system, STM slipper clutch, and a whole bunch of titanium fasteners. Recent maintenance includes belts, battery, chain, and oil/filter. There’s some stickers on the fairings that I’m not excited to see but it’s also one of the cheaper 748Rs I’ve encountered in a while.
Find this 748R for sale in San Rafael, California with a BIN of $10,000 here on eBay.