[Ducati] 748R sprockets

[Larry Addis]

"doing about 110-115 kph @5000 rpm in top gear and this seems a bit too low 
a gearing"

Over the last almost 30 years I've run almost every gear combination 
available for a Ducati.

I've been running a 520 - 14/43 for the last 35,000 mi. on Termi kitted 
S4R/RS and really like it.  It is a little low for the super slab, but thank 
God, I don't have to ride on the interstates much. Still pulls over 150 mph 
too and gets there quickly.

With the 1.84/1 transmission the 14/43 is good for about 4000 rpm at 100 
km/hr (62 mph). I find that just perfect for crusing 6th gear, which is 
otherwise useless for legal speeds on our two lane roads around here if 
running the stock 15/43 gears.

I've been getting 15,000 mi. on a set of gears and chain and there seems to 
be plenty like left at that. I ride a little over 1000 mi. a month so I use 
a steel rear for longer wear.

520 w/Quick change carrier is the way to go.

LA