749 Dark

2005 Ducati 749 Dark Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Ducati 749 Dark utilizes a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106.6 HP (77.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 82 Nm (60.5 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 142.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the 749 Dark measures 189 kg (417 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15.5-liter (4.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2005 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.