The Ducati 749 Dark motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 106.6 hp (77.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati 749 Dark 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.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 56th percentile across Ducati models.
About 15% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 27th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 26th percentile across Ducati models.
About 7% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th 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.
106.6 hp — more powerful than about 56% of Ducati models with power data.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Ducati models.
780 mm — taller than about 26% of Ducati models.
15.5 L — larger than about 38% 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.
1,420
1,474
4% below average.
780
808
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.564 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 564.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 142.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.53:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 106.6 hp (77.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 90.0 x 58.8 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa ´LR/RC´ 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 189 kg (416.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5641 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Matte black/metallic grey/metallic grey |
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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.