Ducati 749

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Ducati 749
V-twin
Bore / stroke90 mm × 58.8 mm (3.54 in × 2.31 in) (749, Dark, S)
94 mm × 54 mm (3.7 in × 2.1 in) (R)
Compression ratio11.7:1 (749)
12.3:1 (S)
12.7:1 (R)
Power79.4 kW (108 hp) @ 10000 RPM
TransmissionSix speed manual, dry multiplate clutch, chain final drive
Frame typeTubular steel trellis
BrakesFront: Twin 320 mm (13 in) semi-floating discs, four-piston caliper
Rear: 240 mm disc, two-piston caliper
Tires120/70 ZR 17 front;
180/55 ZR 17 rear
Rake, trail23.5° or 24.5 (749S)
Wheelbase1,420 mm (56 in)
Seat height780 mm (31 in)
Weight188 kg (414 lb)[citation needed] (dry)
Fuel capacity15.5 L (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal)
18.3 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal) (749R)
RelatedDucati 999

The Ducati 749 is a 90°

rake
(23.5° or 24.5°) and five-position adjustable rearset mounts.

A limited number of the 749 were manufactured as a race version — the 749R — each with their production number stamped on the triple clamp – and initially cost almost twice the original 749 base model. This race model was lighter, had a shorter stroke, increased bore and larger valves which allowed it to run more efficiently at higher RPM, and hence, produced more torque and power than the 749/S models. The 749R also came with a larger fuel tank (18.3 L or 4.0 imp gal or 4.8 US gal); slipper clutch; Öhlins forks, shock and steering damper; racing cams; titanium valves, valve guides, and connecting rods; magnesium head covers, and carbon fiber belt covers. Its 2004 model had carbon fiber fairings.

The 749 was replaced by the Ducati 848 for the 2008 model year.

Specifications

Chassis

  • Front suspension: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork
  • Front wheel travel: 125 mm (4.9 in)
  • Front wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17
  • Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock
  • Rear wheel travel: 128 mm (5.0 in)
  • Rear wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
  • Instruments: Speedometer, tachometer, high beam indicator, turn signals, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature, outside temperature gauge, fuel consumption, battery voltage, immobilizer system
  • Versions: Biposto & Monoposto

Transmission

  • Gearbox: 6 speed
  • Ratios: 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24
  • Primary drive: Straight cut gears; ratio 1.84
  • Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 14; Rear sprocket 39
  • Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

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