DUCATI 749S (2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 749S, a fully faired sports motorcycle that debuted in 2003 and continued production until 2006. the bike was also available in standard, 749 Dark, and 749R versions.

The Ducati 749S was a slightly more powerful machine than the standard model and incorporated features rarely found on production machines, such as an adjustable rake angle and rear set mounts.

In the appearance department, the Ducati 749S packed the same standard features as its siblings, such as a single seat, a full fairing with a small windscreen, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke cast-aluminum wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Ducati 749S had installed the same 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as the base model, delivering 116 hp at 10,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike was fitted with two 320 mm discs paired to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.