Across the 2004, 2005 and 2006 model years, the Ducati 749 R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 423.3 lb (192 kg) and dry weights ranging from 404.5 lb (183.5 kg), depending on model year.
Ducati 749 R weight overview
This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Ducati 749 R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Ducati 749 R is lighter than about 70.6% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Ducati 749 R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 423.3 lb (192 kg) |
| Dry weight | 404.5 lb (183.5 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 121 hp |
| Torque | 59 lb-ft (80 Nm) to 63.4 lb-ft (86 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.83 US gal (18.3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.1 lb (13.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2004 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 29.91 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.34 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 13.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54 lb / 100 cc to 56.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.1% to 7.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 434.6 lb (197.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Ducati 749 R weight FAQ
How much does the Ducati 749 R weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 423.3 lb (192 kg), while dry weight is 404.5 lb (183.5 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Ducati 749 R weight compare with similar Ducatis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 70.6% of 51 Ducati sport bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Ducati 749 R model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2004-2006 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Ducati 749 R?
A full tank works out to about 30.1 lb (13.6 kg) from the listed 4.83 US gal (18.3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Ducati 749 R weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 603.3 lb (273.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Ducati 749 R strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 29.91 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 49th percentile within the compatible Ducati sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Ducati 749 R weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 434.6 lb (197.1 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Ducati 749 R have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 13.94 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.68 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Ducati 749 R displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.77 cc per lb to 1.85 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Ducati website.