749 R

2006 Ducati 749 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Ducati 749 R relies on a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 119.5 HP (87.2 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 84.3 Nm (62.2 lb-ft) at 8,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 159.5 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,250 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the 749 R measures 183.5 kg (405 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.65 HP/kg (1.54 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 18.3-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 258 km/h (160 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.