Positioned in Ducati's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Ducati 749s features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 114.5 HP (83.6 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 84.3 Nm (62.2 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 153.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 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 749s measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.62 HP/kg (1.62 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.
Specific Output
153.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.62 HP/kg (1.62 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power114.5 HP (83.6 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque84.3 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.2 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
ExhaustSingle steel muffler with catalytic converter
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis
Front SuspensionShowa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock
Rear Travel128 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight186.0 kg (410.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6157 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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