DUCATI 749R (2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati 749 was a sports motorcycle that debuted in 2003 as a replacement for the Ducati 748. The fully faired sports bike was manufactured until 2006, when it was replaced by the Ducati 848 in 2008.

In addition to the base model, the bike was also available in S, Dark, and R versions. Also, the motorcycle shared many components with the Ducati 999 model, except for a smaller rear tire, smaller cylinder, and different cylinder heads, offering a smaller displacement of 748cc.

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Ducati 749R, a sports bike made in limited numbers as a race version with the production number stamped on the triple clamp. Also, the bike was sold at almost twice the price of the standard model.

The Ducati 749R had a shorter stroke, an increased bore, and larger valves, which allowed it to operate better at high rpm and develop more power and torque than the base and S models.

In addition, the bike featured a larger 18-liter (4.8 gallons) fuel tank, a slipper clutch, Ohlins front and rear suspension with an Ohlins steering damper, racing cams, titanium valves, magnesium head covers, and carbon fiber belt covers.

In the performance department, the 2006 Ducati 749R had installed underneath its bodywork a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 118 hp at 10,250 rpm and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.