
Ducati 749 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
chassis: the new model is a result of the efforts aimed at creating a machine
that would be race-ready straight off the production line, with a large number
of adjustments for attitude and riding position, while also being suitable for
use on the road. The result is a superbly contemporary range that is highly
sophisticated and able to meet the most demanding sports rider with the basic
equipment of the 749 and 999, and gradually approaching the S and R versions in
a series of evolutionary steps. This brings us to the current state of the art,
with the top of the range position occupied by a 999R packing a massive 150 HP,
proposed for 2006 also in a Xerox replica version, sporting the colours of the
“official” SBK ridden by James Toseland and Regis Laconi.
one of the key concepts of the latest generation of Ducati machines: the absence
of air turbulence makes the cockpit more comfortable – an important factor when
riding in traffic and offering significant benefits on the racetrack because
stress and fatigue levels are reduced, allowing riders to achieve consistently
fast lap times for longer. The unforgiving stopwatch has amply proved this
theory.
s also one final detail worthy of note: fore-aft adjustment of the
seat-tank unit on single-seater versions of the machines. These unique features
make the 749 and 999 the production machines that, of all the bikes currently on
the market, are the closest to the thoroughbred race versions.
on environmental concerns: all the twin cylinder engines, including the 150 HP
mounted on the 999R, comply in full with stringent Euro2 regulations.
Bike Features
Make Model:
Ducati 749
Year:
2006
Engine:
Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC,
desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity:
748.4 cc / 45.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke:
90 x 58.8 mm
Cooling System:
Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:
11.7:1
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Engine Oil:
Synthetic, 10W/40
Exhaust:
Single steel muffler with catalytic converter
Induction:
Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body
Ignition :
Digital CDI
Spark Plug:
Champion, RA6HC, NGK CR9VX
Starting:
Electric
Max Power :
79.4 kW / 108 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque:
80.4 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59.3 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
Clutch:
Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission :
6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio:
1.84:1 (32/59)
Gear Ratios:
1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1
Final Drive Ratio:
2.78:1 (14/39)
Final Drive:
Chain
Frame:
Tubular ALS450 steel trellis
Front Suspension:
Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Front Wheel Travel:
125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension:
Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Sachs
monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel:
128 mm / 5.0 in
Front Brakes:
2 x 320mm Discs, semi-floating, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:
Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel:
New Y-shaped 5 spoke design light alloy, 3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel:
New Y-shaped 5 spoke design light alloy, 5.50 x 17
Front Tyre:
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:
180/55 ZR17
Rake:
24.5°
Trail:
97 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions:
Length: 2095 mm / 82.5 in
Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in
Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase:
1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height:
780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight :
188 kg / 416 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
15.5 L
/ 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal
Reserve:
3.0 L / 0.8 US gal / 0.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average:
5.6 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg / 50.8 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0:
12.0 m / 39.4 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0:
37.5 m / 123.0 ft
Standing
¼ Mile :
11.2 sec / 203 km/h / 126 mph
Top Speed:
240 km/h / 149 mph
Instrumentation:
Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, turn
signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light,
water temperature, Immobilizer