DUCATI 749S (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749S, a sports machine wrapped in full bodywork and powered by a V-twin liquid-cooled engine. The bike debuted in 2003 and was also available in Dark, base, and R versions.

Compared to the base model, the S version delivered more power and torque and incorporated features rarely found on a production motorcycle, such as an adjustable rake angle and five-position adjustable rear set mounts.

In the aesthetic department, the S version packed the same standard features as the base model, including a full bodywork, a small windscreen, vertically-stacked headlights, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Ducati 749S packed the exact 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine as the base model but delivered slightly more power. It boasted 116 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

All 116 hp were converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 250 kph (155 mph).

It also shared the suspension and braking system, with a 43 mm fully adjustable Showa fork and two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front. The rear end was handled by a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a two-piston caliper.