Ducati 749S

By applying the knowledge gained on the racetrack, Ducati engineers have created our highest performance middleweight Superbike ever, with fully adjustable suspension, box-section aluminum alloy swingarm, and steering damper. The 749 is as at home on the road as it is on the track and is designed to offer an exciting, safe ride whatever the road conditions. A sleek riding position blends man and machine perfectly.

At 108 hp, the Testastretta provides lightning acceleration out of corners and incredibly smooth power delivery without putting stress on the chassis set-up. Excellent torque (8.2 kgm at 8500 rpm), even at very low rpms, guarantees superb performance while making the motorcycle easy to handle in heavy traffic.

The L-twin Testastretta engines are very compact, making the finished motorcycles incredibly narrow and agile, much like their racing cousins. They also offer excellent torque and remarkably vigorous power delivery compared to four cylinder engines. Ducati Superbikes have incredible acceleration and provide outstanding riding thrills.

In addition to the Testastretta engine and the signature trellis frame, the features of the 749 are the culmination of decades of development and research derived from racing victories: advanced electronics, state-of-the-art ergonomics and the best aerodynamics in their class.

The 749 chassis set-up comprises a fully adjustable upside down Showa fork with Sachs rear shock, which is also fully adjustable, offering precision handling to meet the expectations of each and every rider.

The chassis set-up is completed with a steering damper that guarantees better stability on the front end and, consequently, better bike control

The Ducati 749 Testastretta and 999 Testastretta are the most advanced, highest performance, twin-cylinder motorcycles ever produced at our Bologna, Italy factory. They epitomize the racing history of Ducati and represent the evolution of a formula that has dominated Superbike racing for over a decade. This year’s Superbike family includes seven models: the 749 Dark, 749, 749S, 749R, 999, 999S and 999R.

Two years after the launch of the latest Superbike models, Ducati decided the time had come to incorporate in our production models the features of our race machines that make them unbeatable on tracks around the world.

In motion even when others are at rest. Quicker and sexier than ever, these are real race machines that epitomize the best of Ducati’s high performance tradition.

Features & Benefits:

By applying the knowledge gained on the racetrack, Ducati engineers have created our highest performance middleweight Superbike ever, with fully adjustable suspension, box-section aluminum alloy swingarm, and steering damper. The 749 is as at home on the road as it is on the track and is designed to offer an exciting, safe ride whatever the road conditions. A sleek riding position blends man and machine perfectly.

At 108 hp, the Testastretta provides lightning acceleration out of corners and incredibly smooth power delivery without putting stress on the chassis set-up. Excellent torque (8.2 kgm at 8500 rpm), even at very low rpms, guarantees superb performance while making the motorcycle easy to handle in heavy traffic.




Engine/Drivetrain

Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled
Displacement 748 cc
BorexStroke 90 x 58.8 mm
Compression Ratio 11.7:1
Power 79.5 kw - 108 hp @ 10000 rpm
Torque 8.2 kgm @ 8500 rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Exhaust Single steel muffler with catalytic converter
Emissions Euro2

Transmission

Gearbox 6 speed
Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 14; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control


Chassis/Suspension

Frame Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Rake 24.5°
Front suspension Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork
Front wheel travel 125 mm / 4.9 in
Front brake 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad caliper
Front wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
Rear wheel travel 128 mm / 5 in
Rear brake 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal (includes 3 L / 0.8 US gal reserve)
Weight * 188 kg / 415 lbs
Seat height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Instruments Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, immobilizer system
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Tank Colours Red, yellow (for two-seat only)
Frame and Wheel colours Red, metallic grey (for yellow tank only)
Versions Two seats



Ducati 749 Features:

Year
2005

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity
748
Bore x Stroke 90 x 58.8 mm
Compression Ratio 11.7:1

Induction
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body

Ignition / Starting
- / electric

Max Power
103 hp 76 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque
77 Nm 7.8 kg-m @ 8500 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension
Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN, 125mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Showa monoshock, 128mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x 320mm disc 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes
Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR17

Dry-Weight
199 kg

Fuel Capacity (res)
15.5 Litres (3L)

Consumption average
18 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
12.0 m / 37.5 m

Standing ¼ Mile
11.2 sec / 203 km/h

Top Speed
250 km/h