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1990s Ducati 748 Valuation Report

Date: September 2025

Historical Overview

The Ducati 748, introduced in 1994, was the smaller-capacity sibling of the legendary 916. Sharing its frame, styling and chassis, the 748 offered a revvier character and became popular on UK roads and race tracks. Today, early 748 Biposto, SP and SPS variants are increasingly collectible, particularly in original trim with factory paint.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition and variant)

Condition	748 Biposto / Strada	748 SP / SPS	Example External Source (plain text)
Project / Restoration Non-runner, incomplete, or requiring full recommission.	£2,500 – £3,500	£3,500 – £4,500	eBay UK — tired 748 Biposto projects £2.7–3.2k. Car & Classic — occasional SP projects under £4.5k.
Roadworthy / Presentable Running, tidy examples; some cosmetic wear, common aftermarket exhausts.	£4,500 – £6,000	£6,000 – £8,500	Iconic Auctioneers — 1998 748 Biposto sold £5,750 (May 2023). Car & Classic dealer asks £6–8k for SP versions.
Restored / Excellent Low-mile, very original or concours-quality restorations; SPS models with provenance.	£7,000 – £9,000	£9,000 – £13,000	Bonhams Stafford — 1999 748 SPS sold £11,500 (Apr 2024). Dealer listings 2025 asking £9–12k for top SP/SPS models.

Notes: Standard Biposto/Strada models remain affordable but are climbing steadily. SP and SPS homologation versions command strong premiums, particularly with UK history and originality. Restored or unmodified bikes are the safest investments; heavily modified track bikes trade lower.

Value Influencing Factors

• Variant: SPS and SP carry premiums; Biposto/Strada more affordable.
• Originality: OEM fairings, exhausts, indicators and factory decals drive higher prices.
• Mileage: Sub-15k mile examples are especially sought after.
• Documentation: V5C, service history (especially belts/valves), invoices and provenance add confidence.
• Market trend: Rising interest in 1990s superbikes is lifting all 748 values in the UK.

Conclusion

As of September 2025, Ducati 748 values in the UK typically sit around £2.5–3.5k for projects, £4.5–6k for roadworthy Bipostos, and £7–9k for excellent/restored Bipostos. SP and SPS versions trade higher at £3.5–4.5k (projects), £6–8.5k (roadworthy), and £9–13k (restored/excellent). Provenance and originality push bikes to the top end.

Sources (plain text):
Iconic Auctioneers — 1998 Ducati 748 Biposto sold £5,750 (May 2023).
Bonhams Stafford — 1999 Ducati 748 SPS sold £11,500 (Apr 2024).
Car & Classic — UK dealer asks £6–12k across variants (2025).
eBay UK — completed 748 projects £2.7–3.2k.

All Valuations