Ducati 749 - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Ducati 749 is a lightweight middleweight sportbike designed for riders seeking sharp handling and precise control. Its 748cc desmodromic V2 engine delivers 106 horsepower with responsive fuel injection, making it ideal for track days and spirited road riding. Known for its agile chassis and Ducati's signature red styling, the 749 bridges the gap between accessible performance and genuine racing capability.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Ducati 749 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Bore x stroke | 90.0 x 58.8 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression | 11.7:1 |
| Torque | 8.20 |
| Power | 106.61 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 748.00 ccm (45.64 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
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Ducati 749 dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Single steel muffler with catalytic converter |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock |
| Front suspension travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.5° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis |
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Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5671 HP/kg |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 litres (4.10 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a demanding sportbike best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable with aggressive ergonomics and sharp, race-bred handling. |
| Purpose | Built primarily for spirited cornering and trackday or backroad performance rather than everyday transportation. |
| Rider Fit | Expect a committed, forward-leaning riding position with high footpegs and a firm seat that places significant weight on the wrists and wrists over longer rides. |
| Character | A light, precise, high-revving V-twin superbike with desmodromic engineering and razor-sharp trellis-frame handling that rewards an active, skilled rider. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the right bike for new riders, long-distance touring, two-up comfort, or any kind of off-road use. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Risk: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Source: NHTSA. View all Ducati recalls →
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