The Ducati 749 R motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, power of 116 hp (84.7 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192 kg (423.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 749 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 11% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 67th percentile across Ducati models.
About 14% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 28th percentile across Ducati models.
About 6% lighter than the Ducati database average. Around the 29th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 26th percentile across Ducati models.
About 10% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 81st percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
116 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Ducati models with power data.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 28% of Ducati models.
192 kg — heavier than about 29% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 71%.
780 mm — taller than about 26% of Ducati models.
18.3 L — larger than about 81% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
2,095
2,131
Close to average.
1,110
1,124
Close to average.
1,420
1,474
4% below average.
780
808
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.604 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 604.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 154.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.74:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Power | 116 hp (84.7 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 54 mm (3.7 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular ALS450 steel trellis |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Öhlins upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment, for radial calipers |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 128 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 192 kg (423.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,095 mm (82.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.30 L (4.83 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red. |
|---|---|
| Comments | For those focused directly on competition, the 749R is the ideal solution. It is a perfect racing machine, with a Testastretta series engine and chassis specifically developed to ensure top competitiveness on the racetrack. The considerable use of special materials, from magnesium to carbon fiber to titanium, make this motorcycle extra-light and extremely effective. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.