DUCATI 749 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

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.

In 2006, Ducati launched the 749 Dark, a fully faired sports machine that debuted in 2003 alongside the base model. Over its production period, the Ducati 749 Dark version offered the exact visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

Compared to the base 749 models, the Dark version featured a blacked-out full fairing, graphite grey-finished frame and wheels, and black rider and passenger seats. Besides that, the bike was identical to the base model.

The Ducati 749 Dark was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with vertically-stacked small round headlights, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, and Y-shaped 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

The wheels were managed by a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork and two 320 mm discs paired to four-piston calipers on the front. The rear wheel was operated by a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

In the performance department, the 2006 Ducati 749 Dark had installed a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system. As for the power figures, the bike delivered 107 hp at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The engine worked in tandem with a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic dry multi-plate clutch that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive, launching the machine to 240 kph (149 mph).

The Ducati 749's story began in 2003 as a sports motorcycle wrapped in a full fairing and as a replacement for the Ducati 748. It continued production until 2006 and was replaced in 2008 by the Ducati 648.

In 2006, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749, a sports machine in its fourth and final year of production that followed the same recipe from the start. Over its production time, the bike didn't have any significant modifications.

It was fitted with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, vertically-stacked small round headlights, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built on a tubular steel Trellis frame with 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.

The braking power was achieved by a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel and two 320 mm discs paired to four-piston calipers on the front wheel, offering reliable stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Ducati 749 had its heartbeat set by a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system. It delivered an output power of 108 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

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.

The Ducati 749 was a sports motorcycle with a full fairing that debuted in 2003 as a replacement for the Ducati 748. The bike continued production until 2008, when it was succeeded by the Ducati 848.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749 Martini, a special edition machine made in collaboration with the famous Vermouth brand, sharing the same specifications as the standard model.

In the visual department, the Martini version packed the same full fairing with a special paint scheme, a black leather rider seat with a white leather passenger seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and gold-finished Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

Underneath the Martini branded bodywork, the bike packed the same 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as the standard model, with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering an output power of 107 hp at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated dry multi-plate clutch and a chain final drive, spinning the rear wheel to a top speed of 240 kph (126 mph).

Besides the engine, the Martini model also shared the same suspension system as the base model, with a 43 mm fully adjustable Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber on the rear.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle maker launched the Ducati 749 Dark, a sports machine dressed in a full fairing that debuted in 2003. Besides the Dark and base versions, the 749 model was also available in an S and R version.

As its name suggests, the bike was fitted with blacked-out elements, including the fairing and graphite color on the wheels. Besides the paint scheme, the bike featured the same performance and technical features as the standard model.

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

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

In the braking department, the wheels were equipped with two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering strong stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Ducati 749 Dark had its soul brought to life by a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 107 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

In 2005, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Ducati 749, a fully faired sports machine that debuted in 2003 as a replacement for the 748 models. It continued production until it was replaced by the Ducati 848 in 2008.

The bike was available in four versions: standard, 749 Dark, 749S, and 749R models. The 749 model shared many components with the 999 version, except for a slightly smaller rear tire, smaller cylinders, and different cylinder heads, which offered a 748cc displacement.

The 749 standard machine was the least powerful in the range but packed the same standard features as the other models, such as a full fairing, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The wheel was softened on the front by a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork and stopped by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers. The rear end was softened by a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber with a progressive linkage and controlled by a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper.

Underneath its bodywork, the 2005 Ducati 749 had hidden from view a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 107 hp at 9,500 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The Ducati 749 started its life back in 2003 as a sports machine powered by a V-twin engine and dressed in a full fairing. The 749 was available in four versions: the standard, 749 Dark, 749S, and 749R. It continued production until 2008, when it was replaced by the Ducati 848.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749S, a sports machine that smoothed the transition between the standard and R model. Compared to the base model, the S version delivered more power, a more sophisticated chassis, adjustable footpegs, and adjustable seat.

In the visual department, the bike was similar to its siblings, packing the same standard features, such as a full fairing, dual vertically-staked headlights, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

Underneath its bodywork, the 2004 Ducati 749S had installed a 748cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 116 hp with a peak at 10,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The bike's power was converted into motion by a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-controlled dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 250 kph (155 mph).

The bike packed a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa telescopic fork on the front end. In contrast, the rear end was operated by a fully adjustable shock absorber with progressive linkage, delivering excellent handling.

The Ducati 749 was a sports bike dressed in a full fairing that debuted in 2003 as a replacement for the 748 model and continued production until it was replaced in 2008 by the Ducati 848.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749 Dark, which featured a blacked-out appearance that delivered more aggressiveness compared to the base model.

In the visual department, the bike was similar to the base model, packing the same standard features, such as a full fairing with vertically-stacked small round headlights, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

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.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2004 Ducati 749 Dark had its soul brought to life by a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, boasting 103 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

In 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749, a fully-faired motorcycle in its second year of production. It didn't bring any modifications whatsoever, packing the same performance and technical specifications.

The Ducati 749 was designed by Pierre Terblanche and was manufactured in 2003 in four versions: the standard 749, the 749 Dark, the 749S, and the 749R. The bike shared many parts with the larger 999 models, except for a slightly smaller rear tire, smaller cylinders, and different cylinder heads.

The 2004 Ducati 749 was equipped with standard features, such as full bodywork with dual round vertically-stacked headlights, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, an exhaust system mounted under the seat, and Y-shaped 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's power was produced by a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an electronically controlled fuel injection system in charge, boasting 103 hp at 10,000 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the 748cc engine was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically-operated dry multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 240 kph (149 mph).

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.

In 2003, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Ducati 749, a sports machine that replaced the Ducati 748, and continued production until 2008, when it was replaced by the Ducati 848.

In addition to the standard model, the Italian maker released the Ducati 749S, a more advanced machine, which, like the 999 models, packed features rarely found on production motorcycles, including an adjustable rake angle and five-position adjustable rear set mounts.

The machine packed standard features, such as a full fairing with two vertically-stacked round headlights, a small windscreen, a single seat as opposed to the single seat of the standard model, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 10-spoke wheels.

Also, the 2003 Ducati 749S model delivered more power from the 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 116 hp with a peak force at 10,500 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 43 mm fully adjustable USD Showa fork on the front and a fully adjustable Showa shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was achieved by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

The Ducati 749 was a fully faired sports machine powered by a V-twin Desmodromic valve-actuated engine and produced between 2003 and 2006. The bike was designed by Pierre Terblanche and was available in four versions: the standard 749, 749 Dark, 749S, and 749R.

The bike shared many components with the larger Ducati 999 model, except for a smaller rear tire, smaller cylinders, and different cylinder heads. Due to its smaller pieces, the bike displaced 748cc but featured high revving capabilities with a lower output than the 999 model.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a full fairing with a small windscreen, vertically-stacked small round headlights, a two-piece dual seat, and 10-spoke lightweight wheels.

Showa was in charge of the suspension, packing a fully adjustable USD telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber with progressive linkage on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs, four-piston calipers on the front, and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

The 2003 Ducati 749 packed underneath its bodywork a 748cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, boasting 103 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.